Drive unit for an inspection vehicle and also inspection vehicle with such a drive unit
US7624827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S180/901
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive unit (10) for an inspection vehicle which can be used on ferromagnetic bases (19), especially in generators, which drive unit includes a motor-powered crawler track (18) and also magnetic devices for holding the drive unit (10) on the base (19). An improved insensitivity to uneven spots in the base is achieved by the crawler track (18), in the region where it bears upon the base (19), being guided via inner, spring-mounted running wheels (12), and by the magnetic devices being integrated in the running wheels (12).
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