Line inspection robot and system
US8660698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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