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Inspection robot having replaceable sensor sled portions

US11385650B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2020
Grant dateJul 12, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/0038
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for an inspection robot having replaceable sensor sled portions are disclosed. An example system may include: an inspection robot including a plurality of payloads; a plurality of arms, each of the plurality of arms pivotally mounted to one of the plurality of payloads; and a plurality of sleds, each sled mounted to one of the plurality of arms. At least one of the plurality of sleds includes an upper portion coupled to a replaceable lower portion, where the replaceable lower portion includes a portion of a delay line for a sensor of the inspection robot.

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