Deployment apparatus having a tether arm for an inspection vehicle
US10844562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A deployment system for an inspection vehicle operable in a housing having a liquid medium is disclosed in the present application. The deployment system includes a mount connectable to the housing through an aperture formed in a wall thereof. An extendable arm is connected to the mount and positioned within the housing. A tether is slidably coupled to the extendable arm and adapted to connect with the inspection vehicle. A control mechanism is operable to control deployment of the tether and the position of the extendable arm.
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