Vacuum Traction Device System and Method of Use

A system is described for performing work or maintenance on a structure having an inclined working surface that includes a support robot for positioning at a high point on the structure and a payload robot attached to the support robot by an umbilical or tension cord for maneuvering along the workin...

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Main Authors MITTMANN PAUL A, MITTMANN JOHN L, IMUS MARC S, IMUS RICHARD L
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 07.08.2008
Subjects
CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES
HAND TOOLS
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
MANIPULATORS
MOTOR VEHICLES
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS
TRAILERS
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A system is described for performing work or maintenance on a structure having an inclined working surface that includes a support robot for positioning at a high point on the structure and a payload robot attached to the support robot by an umbilical or tension cord for maneuvering along the working surface. The support robot and payload robot include traction devices having a continuous traction belt provided on a pair of opposing rollers. The traction belt includes openings such that a vacuum may be applied through the traction belt causing the traction device to cling to a working surface. A method for using the support robot and payload robot to perform work or maintenance on an inclined surface of a structure is also disclosed.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20080062682