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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2025
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2022
Valmont Industries, Inc., Omaha, NE (US);
Jacob Lahmann, Omaha, NE (US);
Angela R. Chamberlain, Gretna, NE (US);
VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC., Omaha, NE (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a system for use with UAVs to allow for mechanical activities at-height on elevated structures. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention includes multiple tool types which allow for a wide variety of mechanical activities to be performed. As discussed further herein, the present invention further includes methods for introducing mechanical pressure, similar to a person providing a scrubbing or wiping motion. Additionally, the present invention includes methods to tighten, loosen or gauge the security of hardware and a docking system which allows attachment to structures and surfaces so that opposing forces can be applied.