Robotic decontamination apparatus
First Claim
1. A self-propelled robotic decontaminating apparatus adapted to be coupled to a source of pressurized heated cleaning fluids and a filtered vacuum recovery system comprising:
- a) a self-propelled vehicle,b) means for propelling and steering said vehicle over a surface to be treated,c) a surface treating element carried by and movable with said vehicle,d) a pair of removable arms mounted on said vehicle for attaching said element thereto,e) a rotatable shaft mounted on said vehicle removably connected to each of said arms so as to mount said arms onto said vehicle,f) a pair of pivot links fixedly mounted on said shaft,g) means carried by said vehicle and connected to said links so as to pivot said links and rotate said shaft about a fixed horizontal axis so as to provide limited vertical movement of said arms relative to said surface to be cleaned,h) means providing a limited floating connection between said arms and surface treating element,i) means for removably connecting said surface treating element to said means providing a limited floating connection, andj) a remote control for said means for propelling and steering said vehicle and said surface treating element over the surface to be treated.
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Abstract
A remote controlled decontamination apparatus for removing, collecting and remotely disposing of contaminated material, including a complete system that provides a self-propelled vehicle having separate drives for left and right track assemblies as well as tool handling support arms, which are easily and quickly detachable from the vehicle thus permitting the association of a wide variety of tooling such as spray and vacuum nozzles and or mechanical brushes. A hose and cable umbilical for the apparatus is provided with universally movable carriage devices to reduce hose and cable drag, roll over and maneuverable resistance. A remote controlled camera and lighting system is mounted on the vehicle for visualization of operation.
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13 Claims
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1. A self-propelled robotic decontaminating apparatus adapted to be coupled to a source of pressurized heated cleaning fluids and a filtered vacuum recovery system comprising:
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a) a self-propelled vehicle, b) means for propelling and steering said vehicle over a surface to be treated, c) a surface treating element carried by and movable with said vehicle, d) a pair of removable arms mounted on said vehicle for attaching said element thereto, e) a rotatable shaft mounted on said vehicle removably connected to each of said arms so as to mount said arms onto said vehicle, f) a pair of pivot links fixedly mounted on said shaft, g) means carried by said vehicle and connected to said links so as to pivot said links and rotate said shaft about a fixed horizontal axis so as to provide limited vertical movement of said arms relative to said surface to be cleaned, h) means providing a limited floating connection between said arms and surface treating element, i) means for removably connecting said surface treating element to said means providing a limited floating connection, and j) a remote control for said means for propelling and steering said vehicle and said surface treating element over the surface to be treated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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