Patent · US Expired

Air gap magnetic mobile robot

US6564815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 2001
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B2231/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mobile robot for cleaning, stripping, reconditioning or refurbishing a coating on a metal work piece has a remote controlled power module for locomotion and a working head for removing the coating. The robot is held on the metal work piece by magnets mounted on the robot but spaced from the work piece.

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