Biomimetic tower climbing robot and tower climbing method thereof
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Robot for climbing posts
US8978792B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8978792-B2 |
| Application number | US-93515909-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Publication date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
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A climbing robot that can move along a post having a vertical axis comprises a frame fitted with motorized movement assembly for moving along the post and with a module for controlling and commanding the motorized movement assembly. The motorized movement assembly comprises a bracing structure wherein the center of gravity is at a distance from the axis of the post and which comprise at least two rolling contact elements designed to be in contact with the post, including at least one motorized rolling contact element called the propulsion contact element.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A climbing robot that can move along a post having a vertical axis Oz, comprising: a frame fitted with a motorized movement means for moving along the post and with a module for controlling and commanding the motorized movement means, wherein the motorized movement means further comprises bracing means of which the center of gravity G is at a distance from the axis Oz of the post and which comprises at least two rolling contact elements designed to be i…
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- What does patent US8978792B2 cover?
- A climbing robot that can move along a post having a vertical axis comprises a frame fitted with motorized movement assembly for moving along the post and with a module for controlling and commanding the motorized movement assembly. The motorized movement assembly comprises a bracing structure wherein the center of gravity is at a distance from the axis of the post and which comprise at least t…
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- Fauroux Jean-Christophe, Morillon Joël, Le Gusquet Frédéric, and 4 more
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- Primary CPC classification B62D57/024. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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