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Apparatus for an inspection device

US10908128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 19, 2018
Grant dateFeb 2, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/2636
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection device for inspecting storage silos having mobile body with a tray portion for holding internal components for powering and controlling the inspection device, such as a control circuit and power source. Pairs of spaced apart in-line drive wheels are mounted to the tray portion. An external equipment mounting location (space) is provided between the pairs of drive wheels. A universal wiring harness is located within the tray portion and extends to the external mounting location such that at least two non-identical items of inspection equipment can be interchangeably mounted to the mobile body and connected to the wiring harness. A top portion may be secured over the tray portion to enclose the internal components. Optional fenders may be secured over the wheels and external equipment. Preferably, the external equipment can be swapped without having to remove the top portion from the tray portion.

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