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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2003
Michael C. Moore, Hibbs, PA (US);
Charles C. Moore, Hibbs, PA (US);
Mark W. Fischer, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
James A. Bauer, Gibsonia, PA (US);
Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation, Orlando, FL (US);
Abstract
A remote-controlled vehicle and method for performing a plurality of tasks in a location generally inaccessible to humans are provided. The vehicle may include a propulsion frame, and a platform attached to the frame or integral therewith for supporting an interchangeable accessory selected from a set of distinct interchangeable accessories. Each distinct interchangeable accessory may be configured to perform a distinct operational task. The platform includes at least one mechanical power takeoff, and each accessory includes at least one mechanical power receptor configured to interface with the mechanical power takeoff for coupling mechanical energy to the accessory. The platform constitutes a universal platform for the set of distinct interchangeable accessories.