Surface removal system

US12194615B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the U.S. Navy · US

Inventors

• Logan Harris · Tacoma, US
• Eric R. Meeks · San Francisco, US
• Alexander Read · Bremerton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 5, 2021
• Grant date: Jan 14, 2025
• Expiry date: May 5, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B25J17/0258
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulically operated tool adapted to remove coatings and surfaces from a substrate. The tool may comprise a robotic machine that includes a surface removal tool, a manipulator arm, and a rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may position the surface removal tool to a location along the substrate. The rotation assembly may adjust an angular position of the surface removal tool. A first end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the surface removal tool, and a second end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may be hydraulically extended and retracted. The rotation assembly may comprise a spindle, and may be attached to a hinge pin and an air bladder.