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System for the automated inspection of structures at height

  • US 8,640,558 B2
  • Filed: 09/12/2011
  • Issued: 02/04/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of inspecting a structure comprising:

  • providing an inspection apparatus comprising;

    a motor;

    a drive mechanism coupled to an access system, wherein the access system is coupled to a structure;

    a plurality of sensors; and

    a power source coupled to the motor and the plurality of sensors;

    inspecting the access system using a first sensor of the plurality of sensors as the inspection apparatus ascends the access system;

    inspecting a portion of the structure using a second sensor of the plurality of sensors;

    displaying a first output from the first sensor and a second output from the second sensor; and

    assessing whether the access system is safe;

    wherein the access system is configured to allow a person to access the structure at height.

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