Selectively flexible extension tool

    公开(公告)号:US11692650B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-04

    申请号:US16750743

    申请日:2020-01-23

    CPC classification number: F16L11/18 F16L3/015 F16L9/22

    Abstract: A selectively flexible extension tool includes: a line assembly comprising a first line and a second line; and a plurality of sequentially arranged links, the line assembly operable with the plurality of sequentially arranged links to move the plurality of sequentially arranged links between a slacked position and a tensioned position, the plurality of sequentially arranged links together comprising a first line guide and a second line guide, the first line of the line assembly extending through the first line guide and the second line of the line assembly extending through the second line guide; wherein the first line defines a first displacement when the plurality of sequentially arranged links are moved from the slacked position to the tensioned position, wherein the second line defines a second displacement when the plurality of sequentially arranged links are moved from the slacked position to the tensioned position, and wherein the first displacement is substantially equal to the second displacement.

    METHOD FOR INSPECTING AN OBJECT
    43.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20230018554A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-19

    申请号:US17373925

    申请日:2021-07-13

    Abstract: A method for inspecting an object includes determining a first inspection package that includes a first inspection image of the object and a first designation. The method includes determining data indicative of a second inspection package that includes a second inspection image of the object and a second designation. The method includes determining a first property of the object based on the first inspection image of the object, one or more properties maps of the object, and the first designation. The method includes determining a second property of the object based on the second inspection image of the object, the one or more properties maps of the object, and the second designation. The method includes displaying the first property and the second property or displaying data indicative of a comparison of the first property with the second property.

    INSERTION TOOL
    46.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220221707A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-14

    申请号:US17144487

    申请日:2021-01-08

    Abstract: An insertion tool for performing an operation on equipment, the insertion tool including: a plurality of segments, each segment of the plurality of segments including a body comprising: a first hinge; and a second hinge, the first hinge of a first segment being coupled to the second hinge of a second segment adjacent to the first segment through an interface, wherein the interface comprises a powder gap, a multi-modal interface, a compliance feature, a displace-to-lock configuration, an interference fit, or any combination thereof, wherein the insertion tool is configured to be selectively rigidizable using a strength member interfacing with the plurality of segments.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SERVICING EQUIPMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20220134561A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-05

    申请号:US17083693

    申请日:2020-10-29

    Abstract: A robotic assembly for servicing equipment, the robotic assembly including an area configured to receive components associated with a workscope of the equipment; an environmental capture device configured to capture information associated with an environment in which the robotic assembly is disposed; and one or more computing devices configured to: locate the equipment in the environment; autonomously navigate the robotic assembly through the environment to the equipment; and autonomously adjust a position of the robotic assembly in response to the workscope.

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