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IL123772A - Surface traversing vehicle - Google Patents

Surface traversing vehicle

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Publication number
IL123772A
IL123772A IL12377296A IL12377296A IL123772A IL 123772 A IL123772 A IL 123772A IL 12377296 A IL12377296 A IL 12377296A IL 12377296 A IL12377296 A IL 12377296A IL 123772 A IL123772 A IL 123772A
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Israel
Prior art keywords
bodies
vehicle
traversing vehicle
surface traversing
traversing
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Application number
IL12377296A
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English (en)
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IL123772A0 (en
Original Assignee
Univ Durham
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Application filed by Univ Durham filed Critical Univ Durham
Publication of IL123772A0 publication Critical patent/IL123772A0/xx
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Classifications

    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/26—Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
    • F16L55/28—Constructional aspects
    • F16L55/30—Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables
    • F16L55/32—Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables being self-contained
    • F16L55/34—Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables being self-contained the pig or mole being moved step by step
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/24—Preventing accumulation of dirt or other matter in pipes, e.g. by traps, by strainers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/26—Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/26—Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
    • F16L55/28—Constructional aspects
    • F16L55/40—Constructional aspects of the body
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L2101/00—Uses or applications of pigs or moles
    • F16L2101/30—Inspecting, measuring or testing

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Vehicle Cleaning, Maintenance, Repair, Refitting, And Outriggers (AREA)
  • Train Traffic Observation, Control, And Security (AREA)
  • Investigating Materials By The Use Of Optical Means Adapted For Particular Applications (AREA)
  • Vehicle Interior And Exterior Ornaments, Soundproofing, And Insulation (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
  • Application Of Or Painting With Fluid Materials (AREA)
  • Polishing Bodies And Polishing Tools (AREA)
  • Glass Compositions (AREA)
  • Crystals, And After-Treatments Of Crystals (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
  • Brushes (AREA)
  • Motorcycle And Bicycle Frame (AREA)
  • Current-Collector Devices For Electrically Propelled Vehicles (AREA)
IL12377296A 1995-09-22 1996-09-19 Surface traversing vehicle IL123772A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB9519368.6A GB9519368D0 (en) 1995-09-22 1995-09-22 Conduit traversing vehicle
PCT/GB1996/002307 WO1997011307A1 (en) 1995-09-22 1996-09-19 Surface traversing vehicle

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
IL123772A0 IL123772A0 (en) 1998-10-30
IL123772A true IL123772A (en) 2001-03-19

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Country Status (17)

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US (1) US6431079B1 (pt)
EP (1) EP0851988B1 (pt)
JP (1) JPH11513463A (pt)
KR (1) KR100488059B1 (pt)
AT (1) ATE193592T1 (pt)
AU (1) AU700878C (pt)
BR (1) BR9610627A (pt)
CA (1) CA2232618C (pt)
DE (1) DE69608691T2 (pt)
DK (1) DK0851988T3 (pt)
ES (1) ES2148790T3 (pt)
GB (2) GB9519368D0 (pt)
GR (1) GR3034266T3 (pt)
IL (1) IL123772A (pt)
NZ (1) NZ318456A (pt)
PT (1) PT851988E (pt)
WO (1) WO1997011307A1 (pt)

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EP0851988B1 (en) 2000-05-31
IL123772A0 (en) 1998-10-30
AU700878B2 (en) 1999-01-14
JPH11513463A (ja) 1999-11-16
DE69608691T2 (de) 2000-12-28
GB2305407A (en) 1997-04-09
DE69608691D1 (de) 2000-07-06
KR19990063666A (ko) 1999-07-26
ES2148790T3 (es) 2000-10-16
NZ318456A (en) 1999-08-30
US6431079B1 (en) 2002-08-13
GB2305407B (en) 1999-09-01
EP0851988A1 (en) 1998-07-08
AU700878C (en) 2002-02-07
GB9619482D0 (en) 1996-10-30
AU6994196A (en) 1997-04-09
PT851988E (pt) 2000-11-30
WO1997011307A1 (en) 1997-03-27
BR9610627A (pt) 1999-12-21
CA2232618C (en) 2005-09-13
KR100488059B1 (ko) 2005-08-02
DK0851988T3 (da) 2000-10-09
CA2232618A1 (en) 1997-03-27
GB9519368D0 (en) 1995-11-22
ATE193592T1 (de) 2000-06-15
GR3034266T3 (en) 2000-12-29

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