Pipe inspection device with variable height control
US12313207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2101/30
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crawler comprising: (a) a body; (b) a camera head in or connected to said body; (c) a plurality of motorized hub assemblies; and (d) a plurality of legs, each of said plurality of legs having a first end and a distal second end, said first end being connected to said body, and said second end being connected to one of said plurality of motorized hub assemblies, wherein said legs are actuatable to define a minimum extended position and an extended position, wherein said motorized hub assemblies are close to said body in said minimum extended position, and distal from said body in said extended position.
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