Video pipe inspection systems with snap-on pipe guides

    公开(公告)号:US10935880B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-02

    申请号:US14033349

    申请日:2013-09-20

    申请人: SeeScan, Inc.

    摘要: A video pipe inspection system may include a push-cable, camera head, and pipe guide having a pair of cylindrical shells, with each shell having a plurality of radially extending circumferentially spaced vanes and structure for holding the shells together when the shells are axially mated end-to-end. A pair of curved tab arms may extend circumferentially about corresponding ones of the cylindrical shells. A pair of slide-locks may be configured to slide over corresponding ones of the tab arms to move them into a locking position in which keys on the tab arms extend between adjacent coils of a coil spring surrounded by the shells.

    Dockable tripodal camera control unit

    公开(公告)号:US11047516B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-29

    申请号:US16446456

    申请日:2019-06-19

    申请人: SeeScan, Inc.

    摘要: Pipe inspection systems including cameras and camera control units (CCU) are disclosed. A CCU may include a switching circuit for automatically controlling power to elements of the CCU in response to movement of a display cover. A display of the CCU may display captured images and/or video, which may be integrated with data provided by a buried object locator or other device. The CCU may include a retractable kickstand assembly and a stowable handle, which may be removably attached to a cable storage reel.

    PIPE INSPECTION SYSTEM WITH REPLACEABLE CABLE STORAGE DRUM

    公开(公告)号:US20190141296A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-09

    申请号:US16015910

    申请日:2018-06-22

    申请人: SeeScan, Inc

    IPC分类号: H04N7/18 G01D11/30 H04N5/225

    摘要: A pipe inspection system includes a cable storage drum and a housing configured to removably receive and rotatably support the cable storage drum. A push-cable with a plurality of conductors is stored in the cable storage drum. A camera head is connected to a distal end of the push-cable. A slip-ring assembly has first and second mating portions that when mated provide conductive paths between the plurality of conductors at a proximal end of the push-capable and a display device. The first portion of the slip-ring assembly is mounted on the housing and the second portion of the slip-ring assembly is mounted on the removable cable storage drum. The system connection cable joining the inspection system with a display unit is removable and may be replaced with cables compatible with various alternate image display systems.