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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 10, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2003
Charles C. Moore, Hibbs, PA (US);
James A. Bauer, Gibsonia, PA (US);
Mark W. Fischer, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Harry L. Sill, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Charles C. Moore, Hibbs, PA (US);
James A. Bauer, Gibsonia, PA (US);
Mark W. Fischer, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Harry L. Sill, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation, Orlando, FL (US);
Abstract
A remote controlled inspection vehicle provides interchangeable modules, permitting the vehicle to be easily configured to perform a wide variety of tasks. The vehicle includes at least one frame module having a pair of drive modules on either side. Each drive module includes a continuous track surrounding a permanent magnet, and is dimensioned and configured to pivot around its longitudinal axis. The frame modules are dimensioned and configured to be hingedly secured to other frame modules, end effectors including various sensors for performing inspections, and tail units to assist in placing the vehicle in the desired environment.