Patent · US Expired

Magnetic pipeline inspection vehicle with metallic foil and bristle contacts supporting the vehicle

US4447777A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1980
Grant dateMay 8, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M3/005
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved magnet assembly for a magnetic pipeline inspection vehicle in which the assembly is rigidly secured on the body of the vehicle which is ferromagnetic and provides an annular magnetic return path between magnetic pole members formed of permanent magnets and flexible bristles or foils.

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