| 摘要 |
Devices, systems, and methods for inspecting and objectively analyzing the condition of a roof are presented. A vehicle adapted for traversing and inspecting an irregular terrain includes a chassis having a bottom surface that defines a higher ground clearance at an intermediate location, thereby keeping the center of mass low when crossing roof peaks. In another embodiment, the drive tracks include a partially collapsible treads made of resilient foam. A system for inspecting a roof includes a lift system and a remote computer for analyzing data. Vehicles and systems may gather and analyze data, and generate revenue by providing data, analysis, and reports for a fee to interested parties. |
| 主权项 |
1. A vehicle comprising:
a chassis supported above a terrain by a pair of substantially continuous tracks near opposing left and right sides of said chassis, each of said tracks engaged with at least one driven sprocket and at least one free sprocket, wherein said chassis has a front end and a rear end with a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, and an upper deck and a generally opposing bottom surface, wherein said bottom surface defines a first clearance near said ends and a second clearance along a substantially transverse axis extending between said sides and located intermediate said ends; a motive system supported by said chassis and operative to propel said vehicle, wherein said motive system comprises said pair of tracks, at least one motor connected to and operative to propel said vehicle by engaging one or more of said at least one driven sprockets, and a partially collapsible tread attached along each of said pair of tracks, wherein said partially collapsible tread and said second clearance cooperate to substantially prevent overturning of said vehicle; a power system supported by said chassis and providing energy to power said vehicle; an imaging system supported by said chassis and comprising a video control system, a video camera lens assembly spaced apart from and above said chassis, and a wireless router for transmitting video to a remote console; a sensor system supported by said chassis and comprising one or more positional sensors and a plurality of range sensors; and a control system supported by said chassis and electrically connected to said motive system, said power system, said imaging system, and said sensor system, wherein said control system comprises one or more microcontrollers dedicated to monitoring said sensor system, processing said video, activating said motive system, and receiving signals from said remote console, wherein said remote console comprises user interface controls and a wireless transmitter. |
