Inspection system and method for use in underground boring operations
US9399910B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B37/005
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An inspection system and method for use in underground utility construction, especially underground boring operations, is provided. The inspection system generally includes a sensor, a sensor carrier apparatus, and an output device. The sensor is employed to obtain inspection data regarding the condition of a tunnel created in an underground boring operation. The sensor carrier is adapted to incorporate the sensor and connect to means for transporting the sensor through the tunnel. The output device receives an output signal from the sensor corresponding to the inspection data and presents it to an operator for interpretation and/or otherwise documents and/or records the inspection data.
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