Abstract

A robot for exploring a conduit including a first frame and a second frame. The first frame and the second frame each including a bearing module provided with a plurality of articulated arms. Each articulated arm including a bearing portion that can be applied against a wall of the conduit. Each bearing module is further configured to alternately switch from a bearing portion engaged configuration into a bearing portion disengaged configuration. The articulated arms are disposed in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis x of the robot, and the articulated arms are capable of at least partially moving between said engaged configuration and said disengaged configuration, via a rotational motion about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis x.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• F16L 55/34 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables being self-contained the pig or mole being moved step by step
• F16L 101/10 - Treating the inside of pipes
• F16L 101/30 - Inspecting, measuring or testing

Abstract

A robot includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame and the second frame each include a bearing module for bearing against a wall of a conduit, and at least one positioning system for the relative positioning of the first frame and the second frame, the robot where the positioning system includes at least a first pair of linear actuators disposed in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis x of the robot, able to be independently actuated such that they move in translation, and free to rotate relative to at least one of either the first frame or the second frame, so as to position the first frame and the second frame relative to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/34 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables being self-contained the pig or mole being moved step by step
• F16L 101/30 - Inspecting, measuring or testing

Goods & Services

Industrial robots (machines); robots for machine tools; machine tools; precision machine tools; numerically controlled machine tools; rotary tools (machines); electric drive mechanisms for machines; robots for measuring, monitoring and analyzing water consumption. Distance sensors; diagnostic and monitoring apparatus other than for medical use; geodetic devices and instruments; on-board computers; observation instruments; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; learning software for analysis and monitoring; artificial intelligence software for analysis and monitoring; remote diagnostic software; intelligent distance recorders; water level detectors, indicators and sensors; apparatus for measuring, monitoring and analyzing water consumption; water measuring instruments and apparatus; water leakage detection alarms. Mapping services; underwater exploration; mechanical research.

Goods & Services

Industrial robots (machines); robots for machine tools; machine tools; precision machine tools; numerically controlled machine tools; rotary tools (machines); electric drive mechanisms for machines; robots for measuring, monitoring and analyzing water consumption. Distance sensors; diagnostic and monitoring apparatus other than for medical use; geodetic devices and instruments; on-board computers; observation instruments; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; learning software for analysis and monitoring; artificial intelligence software for analysis and monitoring; remote diagnostic software; intelligent distance recorders; water level detectors, indicators and sensors; apparatus for measuring, monitoring and analyzing water consumption; water measuring instruments and apparatus; water leakage detection alarms. Mapping services; underwater exploration; mechanical research.

Goods & Services

Robots for measuring, monitoring and analyzing water consumption, not for use in scientific research or for medical purposes, namely, robots for mapping and inspecting drinking water and raw water pipes for the purpose of measuring, monitoring, and analyzing water consumption

Goods & Services

Robots for measuring, monitoring and analyzing water consumption, not for use in scientific research or for medical purposes, namely, robots for mapping and inspecting drinking water and raw water pipes for the purpose of measuring, monitoring, and analyzing water consumption

Abstract

The invention relates to a robot (1) comprising a first frame (10) and a second frame (10'), the first frame (10) and the second frame (10') each comprising a bearing engagement module (11) on a wall (20) of a conduit (2), and at least one positioning system (12) of the first frame (10) and the second frame (10'), the robot (1) being characterized in that the positioning system (12) comprises at least a first pair (120) of linear actuators which are arranged in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis x of the robot (1), independently operable in translation and configured to be free to rotate relative to at least one of the first frame (10) and the second frame (10') so as to position the first frame (10) and the second frame (10') relative to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/28 - Constructional aspects
• F16L 55/34 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables being self-contained the pig or mole being moved step by step

Abstract

The invention relates to a robot (1) for the exploration of a pipe (2), comprising a first frame (10) and a second frame (10') that each comprise a bearing module (11) provided with a plurality of articulated arms (110), each articulated arm (110) comprising a bearing portion (1100) that can be applied to a wall (20) of the pipe. Each bearing module (11) is additionally configured to pass alternately from a configuration of engaging to a configuration of disengaging the bearing portion (1100). The articulated arms (110) are arranged in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis x of the robot, and the articulated arms (110) are at least in part able to move between said engaging configuration and said disengaging configuration with a rotational movement about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis x.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/34 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables being self-contained the pig or mole being moved step by step

Abstract

The invention relates to a robot (1) comprising a first frame (10) and a second frame (10'), the first frame (10) and the second frame (10') each comprising a bearing engagement module (11) on a wall (20) of a conduit (2), and at least one positioning system (12) of the first frame (10) and the second frame (10'), the robot (1) being characterized in that the positioning system (12) comprises at least a first pair (120) of linear actuators which are arranged in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis x of the robot (1), independently operable in translation and configured to be free to rotate relative to at least one of the first frame (10) and the second frame (10') so as to position the first frame (10) and the second frame (10') relative to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/28 - Constructional aspects
• F16L 55/34 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables being self-contained the pig or mole being moved step by step
• F16L 101/30 - Inspecting, measuring or testing

Abstract

The invention relates to a robot (1) for the exploration of a pipe (2), comprising a first frame (10) and a second frame (10') that each comprise a bearing module (11) provided with a plurality of articulated arms (110), each articulated arm (110) comprising a bearing portion (1100) that can be applied to a wall (20) of the pipe. Each bearing module (11) is additionally configured to pass alternately from a configuration of engaging to a configuration of disengaging the bearing portion (1100). The articulated arms (110) are arranged in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis x of the robot, and the articulated arms (110) are at least in part able to move between said engaging configuration and said disengaging configuration with a rotational movement about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis x.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/34 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables being self-contained the pig or mole being moved step by step