LINE INSPECTION ROBOT AND SYSTEM
First Claim
1. An overhead transmission line inspection robot, comprising:
- (a) a communications and control system adapted to control the robot and transmit information;
(b) a drive system for propelling the robot along a shield wire to enable inspection over a large area;
(c) a camera adapted to inspect right of way and component conditions;
(d) a light detection and ranging (LiDar) sensor adapted to measure conductor position, vegetation, and nearby structures; and
(e) a global positioning system adapted to identify the robot'"'"'s position and speed.
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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 overhead transmission line inspection robot includes a communications and control system adapted to control the robot and transmit information and a drive system for propelling the robot along a shield wire to enable inspection over a large area. The robot further includes a camera adapted to inspect right of way and component conditions; a light detection and ranging (LiDar) sensor adapted to measure conductor position, vegetation, and nearby structures; and a global positioning system adapted to identify the robot'"'"'s position and speed.
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18 Claims
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1. An overhead transmission line inspection robot, comprising:
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(a) a communications and control system adapted to control the robot and transmit information; (b) a drive system for propelling the robot along a shield wire to enable inspection over a large area; (c) a camera adapted to inspect right of way and component conditions; (d) a light detection and ranging (LiDar) sensor adapted to measure conductor position, vegetation, and nearby structures; and (e) a global positioning system adapted to identify the robot'"'"'s position and speed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An overhead transmission line inspection system, comprising:
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(a) a line inspection robot, having; (i) a communications and control system adapted to control the robot and transmit information; (ii) a drive system for propelling the robot along a shield wire to enable inspection over a large area; and (iii) an inspection system adapted to inspect right of way and component conditions; (b) a diverter system installed on support structures to allow the robot to traverse the structures, the diverter system having a plurality of track supports to allow the robot to disengage the shield wire traverse the structure and reengage the shield wire. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An overhead transmission line inspection system, comprising:
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(a) a line inspection robot adapted to inspect an overhead transmission line; and (b) a plurality of sensors positioned along the overhead transmission line, wherein the sensors collect data on the health of the overhead transmission line and its components, and wherein when the robot is in close proximity to a sensor, the sensor transmits the data to the robot for analysis. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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