MANHOLE MODELER
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1. A method for inspecting a conduit, comprising the steps of:
- associating a sensor head with a delivery mechanism, wherein said sensor head comprises a plurality of scanners, positioning said sensor head within said conduit using said delivery mechanism, further wherein said delivery mechanism is adapted to allow said sensor head to be suspended in said conduit;
lowering said sensor head into said conduit;
scanning the environment within said conduit using said plurality of scanners, wherein said scanning includes collecting data regarding said conduit; and
retrieving said sensor head from said conduit.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for inspecting manholes or other voids and collecting data in a comprehensive, repeatable, and measurable manner. A sensor head is suspended and lowered into a manhole or other void. The sensor head collects data related to the condition of the manhole or void walls, and locations of defects, damage, or lateral pipe openings. The data can then be processed to provide a three-dimensional model of the manhole or void, and can be compared to previous or future data.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for inspecting a conduit, comprising the steps of:
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associating a sensor head with a delivery mechanism, wherein said sensor head comprises a plurality of scanners, positioning said sensor head within said conduit using said delivery mechanism, further wherein said delivery mechanism is adapted to allow said sensor head to be suspended in said conduit;
lowering said sensor head into said conduit;
scanning the environment within said conduit using said plurality of scanners, wherein said scanning includes collecting data regarding said conduit; and
retrieving said sensor head from said conduit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus for inspecting a conduit, comprising:
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at least one scanner for obtaining data about walls of said conduit;
at least one scanner for obtaining data about a distance between said apparatus and a lower surface;
a delivery mechanism adapted to receive data from a controller and adjust a depth of said apparatus within said conduit, wherein said controller is adapted to employ said data about said distance to control said depth of said apparatus within said conduit. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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