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Apparatus for detecting subsurface objects with a reach-in arm

  • US 8,374,754 B2
  • Filed: 12/05/2006
  • Issued: 02/12/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/05/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for detecting objects on or beneath a surface of a medium comprising:

  • (a) a platform comprising a vehicle;

    (b) a reach-in arm configured as a single arm having a base;

    wherein the base of said reach-in arm is mounted to said platform;

    (c) a ground penetrating radar sensor for sensing objects on or beneath a surface of a medium, wherein said sensor is connected to the distal end of said reach-in arm by a quick connect-interface configured to provide an automatic disconnect of the sensor from the reach-in arm, said quick-connect interface comprising a contact switch breakaway system and a spring mechanism;

    (d) at least one motor controller electronically connected to said reach-in arm and to said sensor;

    said at least one motor controller for controlling the movements of said reach-in arm and said sensor;

    (e) a computer in communication with said reach-in arm, said sensor, and said at least one motor controller;

    said computer;

    (i) for processing data received from said sensor to detect objects on or beneath a surface of a medium;

    (ii) for controlling the movement of said reach-in arm; and

    (iii) for controlling the movement of said sensor.

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