Remote docking apparatus
US4303368A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 1978 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The remote docking apparatus comprises a support plate with locking devices mounted thereon. The locking devices are capable of being inserted into tubular members for suspending the support plate therefrom. A vertical member is attached to the support plate with an attachment mechanism attached to the vertical member. A remote access manipulator is capable of being attached to the attachment mechanism so that the vertical member can position the remote access manipulator so that the remote access manipulator can be initially attached to the tubular members in a well defined manner.
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