Device for pipe inspection and method of using same
A device. The device includes a sensor portion and a chassis portion. The sensor portion includes a plurality of sensing devices. The chassis portion is connected to the sensor portion and includes a first track and a second track. The second track is positioned adjacent the first track. The first and second tracks cooperate to substantially cover an entire width of the chassis portion.
1. A device, comprising:
a sensor portion, wherein the sensor portion comprises a plurality of sensing devices; and
a chassis portion connected to the sensor portion, wherein the chassis portion comprises:
a first track; and
a second track positioned adjacent the first track, wherein the first and second tracks cooperate to substantially cover an entire width of the chassis portion.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensing devices comprise at least two of the following:
a camera;
a radar device;
a sonar device;
an infrared device; and
a laser device.
3. The device of claim 1 , wherein:
the first track defines a first plurality of openings therethrough; and
the second track defines a second plurality of openings therethrough.
4. The device of claim 1 , wherein:
at least one surface of the first track is substantially smooth; and
at least one surface of the second track is substantially smooth.
5. The device of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one surface of the first track has a static coefficient of friction which is at least 0.8; and
the at least one surface of the second track has a static coefficient of friction which is at least 0.8.
6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the chassis portion further comprises:
a first drive assembly, wherein the first drive assembly is in contact with the first track; and
a second drive assembly positioned adjacent the first drive assembly, wherein the second drive assembly is in contact with the second track.
7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the first drive assembly comprises:
a motor;
a speed reduction gear train connected to the motor; and
a drive pulley connected to the speed reduction gear train.
8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the drive pulley defines a plurality of studs.
9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of studs are configured to mate with a plurality of openings defined by the first track.
10. The device of claim 7 , wherein the drive pulley defines at least one groove around a circumference of the drive pulley.
11. The device of claim 10 , wherein the at least one groove is positioned between a first stud defined by the drive pulley and a second stud defined by the drive pulley.
12. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a riser portion connected to the sensor portion and the chassis portion.