LINE INSPECTION ROBOT AND SYSTEM
First Claim
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1. A line inspection robot, comprising:
- (a) at least one drive system for propelling the robot along a line;
(b) a platform adapted to pivot relative to the at least one drive system; and
(c) a control system adapted to control the robot.
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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 line inspection robot includes at least one drive system for propelling the robot along a line, a platform adapted to pivot relative to the at least one drive system, and a control system adapted to control the robot.
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19 Claims
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1. A line inspection robot, comprising:
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(a) at least one drive system for propelling the robot along a line; (b) a platform adapted to pivot relative to the at least one drive system; and (c) a control system adapted to control the robot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A line inspection robot, comprising:
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(a) a pair of spaced-apart trucks interconnected by a platform and adapted to propel the robot along a shield wire; and (b) a control system contained by the platform and adapted to control the line inspection robot. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A line inspection system, comprising:
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(a) a line inspection robot having; (i) a pair of spaced-apart trucks interconnected by a platform and adapted to propel the robot along a shield wire; (ii) a control system contained by the platform and adapted to control the line inspection robot; and (iii) a wireless sensor reader; (b) a plurality of sensors positioned along an 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 wireless sensor reader receives data transmitted from the sensor for analysis by the robot.
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