Vehicle for inspecting a pipe

The present invention provides a vehicle for inspecting a pipe including a chassis; propulsion means for driving the chassis along the pipe; and sensor means which when located adjacent an interior surface of the pipe provide a signal indicative of the presence of lateral openings in the pipe; the s...

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Main Author COTTON DAVE J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 19.05.2005
Edition7
Subjects
BLASTING
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIRCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES
LIGHTING
MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
MEASURING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PHYSICS
PIPES
SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING
TESTING
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
WEAPONS
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Summary:The present invention provides a vehicle for inspecting a pipe including a chassis; propulsion means for driving the chassis along the pipe; and sensor means which when located adjacent an interior surface of the pipe provide a signal indicative of the presence of lateral openings in the pipe; the sensor means comprising a capacitive sensor.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20030714860