Repair of Structures Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US20240083577A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-14

    申请号:US18389374

    申请日:2023-11-14

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing repair operations using an unmanned aerial vehicle. The methods are enabled by equipping the UAV with tools for rapidly repairing a large structure or object (e.g., an aircraft or a wind turbine blade) that is not easily accessible to maintenance personnel. In accordance with various embodiments disclosed below, the unmanned aerial vehicle may be equipped with an easily attachable/removable module that includes an additive repair tool. The additive repair tool is configured to add material to a body of material. For example, the additive repair tool may be configured to apply a sealant or other coating material in liquid form to a damage site on a surface of a structure or object (e.g., by spraying liquid or launching liquid-filled capsules onto the surface). In alternative embodiments, the additive repair tool is configured to adhere a tape to the damage site.

    Fluid dispensing system
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11926290B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-12

    申请号:US17416288

    申请日:2019-12-17

    Abstract: The fluid dispensing system (100) comprises at least one fluid source (110), at least one pump (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, . . . , 130-N), at least one telescopic fluid dispenser (140′-1′, 140′-2′, 140′-3′, . . . , 140′-M′); a control unit (160) to operate the pump (130-1, 130-2, 130-3, . . . , 130-N) for supplying fluid (120) according to a received command of washing at least one target object (150-1, 150-2, 150-3, . . . , 150-O), a manifold (180), and at least one control valve assembly (V-1, V-2, . . . , V′-P′) comprising a fluid inlet for receiving fluid from the at least one fluid source (110), a first fluid outlet for discharging fluid into the at least one telescopic fluid dispenser (140′-1, 140′-2, 140′-3, . . . , 140′-M′), and a second fluid outlet for allowing fluid to flow back away from the telescopic fluid dispensers (140′-1, 140′-2′, 140′-3′, . . . , 140′-M′) when retracting from the extended position to the rest position.

    MULTIFUNCTIONAL CLEANING MACHINE
    5.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240033754A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-01

    申请号:US18336049

    申请日:2023-06-16

    Applicant: PANIOR INC

    Inventor: Ligen Lin

    CPC classification number: B05B1/28 B08B3/024 B08B2203/0264

    Abstract: A multifunctional cleaning machine includes a housing, a water inlet pipe, and a nozzle. A cleaning chamber is defined by a side wall of the housing. The water inlet pipe is connected to the housing. The water inlet pipe has a first water inlet and a first water outlet. The first water inlet is located on the upper side of the housing. The first water outlet is located on the lower side of the housing. The first water outlet is located in the cleaning chamber, and the first water inlet is used for connecting to a high pressure water source. The nozzle is located in the cleaning chamber and includes a connector and a water spray rod. A first water jet is provided at one side of the water spray rod, and a second water jet is provided on the other side of the water spray rod.

    Nozzle and liquid material discharge device provided with said nozzle

    公开(公告)号:US10010893B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-03

    申请号:US14915968

    申请日:2014-09-08

    CPC classification number: B05B1/28 B05B1/083 B05B15/50 B05C5/02 B05C11/1034

    Abstract: A nozzle capable of removing a surplus liquid material, which is adhered to outer surfaces of the nozzle and which affects a discharge operation, without undergoing a special process, and a liquid material discharge device provided with the nozzle. The nozzle (1) includes a body (2) having a liquid inflow space, and a discharge tube (4) communicating with the liquid inflow space and extending downwards from the body (2). A liquid removing member (16) is disposed at a lower end of the body (2) in a state laterally surrounding the discharge tube (4), and the liquid removing member (16) includes a groove-like space (15) that is formed between adjacent to of plural surrounding surfaces (10), and that generates capillary force acting in a direction laterally away from the discharge tube (4).

    Paint Sprayer Attachment
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180169672A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-21

    申请号:US15847722

    申请日:2017-12-19

    Inventor: Stephen Gliksman

    Abstract: A paint sprayer attachment that prevents over spray mist from dispersing into the open air, thus allowing a user to operate a paint sprayer without wearing a mask, includes a spray hood, a first edger, a second edger, a first roller assembly, and a second roller assembly. The spray hood is a thin-walled, dome-like structure to which the first edger, the second edger, the first roller assembly, and the second roller assembly are attached. The first edger and the second edger enclose the sides of the spray hood, and provide non-abrasive surfaces for applying paint to a desired surface. A first paint roller from the first roller assembly and a second paint roller from the second roller assembly are positioned at opposite ends of the spray hood, wherein the first paint roller and the second paint roller enclose the front and back of the spray hood.

    System for Dispensing a Sprayable Foamable Product

    公开(公告)号:US20170348713A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-07

    申请号:US15172575

    申请日:2016-06-03

    Inventor: Vitalii Titorov

    CPC classification number: B05B15/652 B05B1/048 B05B1/28 B05B15/63 B65D83/303

    Abstract: A system for the application of foamable chemical compositions is presented. The application system comprises an ergonomic handle/adapter removably attachable to a pressurized source of a foam product, the handle having inlet and outlet orifices or openings for flow of the foam product from the pressurized source to a nozzle, the nozzle having an outlet orifice for dispensing the foam product and an inlet orifice for connecting to a flexible tubular connecting member which interconnects the outlet orifice of the handle/adapter with the inlet orifice of the nozzle. The nozzle of the present invention includes design features to produce a fan shaped spray pattern of the foam product and to reduce the incidence of leakage or dripping of either moisture or the foam product at the nozzle's outlet. The tubular connecting member is flexible and therefore allows a user to spray foam into hard to reach places.

Patent Agency Ranking