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Apparatus and method for remotely positioning a probe in a tubular member

  • US 5,611,948 A
  • Filed: 10/31/1994
  • Issued: 03/18/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for remotely positioning an extended conduit into a remote radioactive environment, the conduit having a contorted region therein inducing torsional stress in the conduit, the conduit having a probe connected thereto, comprising:

  • (a) means for remotely extending the conduit into the environment;

    (b) mechanized means engaging the conduit for relieving the torsional stress induced in the conduit;

    (c) sensory means connected to the conduit for automatically identifying the torsional stress induced in the conduit, said sensory means generating an output signal in response to the torsional stress sensed thereby; and

    (d) means responsive to the output signal for operating said mechanized means to relieve the torsional stress.

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