Segmented link robot for waste removal
US6682287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D21/30
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is drawn to an incremental link robot mast for vacuuming nuclear waste from a storage silo. The mast is made of incrementally linked segments that are clamshell in construction to enclose and shield the working cables of the vacuuming robot. Each segment is linked together as needed by a transverse hinge pin and two hydraulic connecting pins. The clamshell is hinged and latched together by an array of screws. The robot comprises a linked clamshell mast and a master-slave robot arm on the end of the mast which includes tools for viewing and breaking up the waste and vacuuming same to a removal area.
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