Methods, devices, and systems for modular and mobile automated coating of tubes and tubular arrays using artificial intelligence
US12415204B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30172
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods, devices, and systems for automatically cleaning and/or coating the interior of tubes, tubulars, tubular arrays, and/or various other arrangements of tubes (e.g., tube stacks). A system for such automatic cleaning and/or coating may include (1) one or more applicator lances configured to be inserted into an interior of one or more tubes and/or tubulars, (2) coating and/or cleaning tools fitted at the end of the one or more applicator lances, (3) a drive assembly including drive motors, alignment equipment, and instrumentation, (4) a control box including a graphical user interface (GUI) for control of the system or one or more portions thereof, and (5) a computing system, which comprises one or more computing devices or processing units, for operating the system or one or more portions thereof.
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