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Inspection system for contact network damage detection

US11353412B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2021
Grant dateJun 7, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2223/646
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an inspection system for contact network damage detection, including: a laser imaging radar, an X-ray transmitter, a booster, an X-ray receiver, and a control circuit board. The laser imaging radar emits a laser beam to a contact line for scanning. A laser radiation reflected by the contact line is received, and a continuous analog signal is generated, which is restored to a real-time image of the contact line. After the analog signal is converted into a digital signal on the control circuit board, a height of the contact line in a horizontal direction is calculated to determine a wear degree on an outer surface of the contact line. The booster boosts electric energy obtained by the pantograph on the contact line and supply power to the X-ray transmitter.

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