Modular sensor platform
First Claim
1. A system for attaching apparatus and sensor devices comprising:
- An upper portion, a first side, a second side, a front portion and a back portion constructed so as to form a platform, wherein said platform is further constructed so as to house a plurality of said apparatus and said sensors, said apparatus and said sensors being further comprised of at least one component part and at least one wire.
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Abstract
Robot and remote controlled devices have been utilized for information gathering purposes. However these robotic vehicles lack efficiency because they are not capable of operating out of doors or where the sensors and apparatus located on the robots are subject to harsh environments.
The present invention provides a new and unique manner of overcoming these problems by providing a platform system that is placed upon existing robots without requiring adjustments to these devices. The platform effectuates easy installation of a plurality of sensors and apparatus on its top surface while providing internal housing for its wires and components, thereby providing a water, dirt and dust resistant environment which leads to better equipment function and ease of maintenance and repair.
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19 Claims
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1. A system for attaching apparatus and sensor devices comprising:
An upper portion, a first side, a second side, a front portion and a back portion constructed so as to form a platform, wherein said platform is further constructed so as to house a plurality of said apparatus and said sensors, said apparatus and said sensors being further comprised of at least one component part and at least one wire. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for attaching apparatus and sensor devices comprising:
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An upper portion, a first side, a second side, a front portion and a back portion constructed so as to form a platform, wherein said platform is further constructed so as to house a plurality of said apparatus and said sensors;
said first and second sides each further comprising a removable panel, said removable panel constructed so as to be removable from said first and second sides, said panels further constructed so as to allow access into an inner portion of said platform;
wherein said inner portion further comprising a wire housing system constructed so as to house wires connected to said apparatus and sensors, said wire housing system further constructed so as to effectuate wire tracking, maintenance and removal of said wires, said wire housing system further constructed so as to prevent said wire from vibration;
wherein said inner portion further comprises a plurality of brackets, said brackets constructed so as to house components connected to said apparatus and sensors within said inner portion, said brackets further constructed so as to stabilize said components and prevent vibration of said components;
wherein said platform further comprises a base, said base constructed so as to connect to said platform, said platform comprising a plurality of quick release hinges, said hinges constructed so as to allow said upper portion and said base to be lifted away from said front portion; and
wherein said platform and said base further comprising a support mechanism, said support mechanism comprising a catch, a rod and a safety cable, said support mechanism further constructed so as to maintain said upper portion and said base in a raised position, said safety cable further constructed so as to prevent said upper portion and said base from opening too far. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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