Endoscope-like adjustable structure
US8844399B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20323
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible and steerable structure for non-destructive inspection, the structure including a longitudinal body and at least one actuator enabling the curvature of at least a portion of the longitudinal body to be modified, the actuator being carried by a support associated with the longitudinal body and including a distal portion that is spaced apart or that is spaceable apart from the longitudinal body and that is connected to a portion of the longitudinal body by a traction line.
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