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Line inspection robot and system

US8660698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 2011
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G1/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an overhead transmission line inspection robot and system for inspecting transmission line components and right of way conditions. The line inspection robot includes at least one drive system for propelling the robot along a line, a platform adapted to pivot relative to the at least one drive system, and a control system adapted to control the robot.

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