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Remotely operated vehicle for inspection and intervention of a live line

  • US 20010015149A1
  • Filed: 02/22/2001
  • Published: 08/23/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle for use on a live line, comprising:

  • three coplanar traction wheels mounted on a frame and spaced along a first longitudinal axis parallel to the live line and above therefrom;

    two movable coplanar pressure wheels mounted on the frame and spaced along a second longitudinal axis parallel to the line and below therefrom;

    a driving motor mounted on the frame, for driving the traction wheels, the motor having a source of energy;

    pressure means mounted on the frame and coupled to the pressure wheels, for maintaining the line squeezed between the traction wheels and the pressure wheels; and

    control means coupled to the motor for controlling the motor; and

    thereby in use, the vehicle is moved along the line.

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