Inspection system including a self-stabilizing assembly
An inspection system including a self-stabilizing assembly for carrying and controlling the movement of a payload device. The system also comprises a support assembly for supporting the weight and maintaining the stability of the self-stabilizing assembly. The system also comprises a controller for controlling the movement and direction of the self-stabilizing assembly.
1 . An inspection system comprising;
a first assembly comprising:
a housing;
one or more rotatable members positioned within the housing, wherein the rotatable members are configured to generate torque and control the heading of the first assembly;
one or more motors coupled to the rotatable members, wherein the motors are configured to control the rotation of the rotatable members;
a payload support structure pivotally attached to the housing;
a payload device mounted within the payload support structure, wherein the payload support structure is configured to stabilize and control the movement of the payload device;
a second assembly connected to the first assembly, wherein the second assembly comprises:
a support stand configured to support the first assembly, wherein the support stand comprises a tripod, and wherein the tripod comprises a plurality of pin locking stations;
an elongated arm pivotally attached to the support stand; and
a winch assembly positioned on top of the support stand and attached to the elongated arm via a fastening assembly, wherein the winch assembly comprises a winch cable connected to the first assembly, and wherein the winch cable is configured to raise and lower the first assembly; and
a controller for controlling the movement and direction of the first assembly.
2 . The inspection system of claim 1 , wherein a receiver plate is positioned on top of the tripod, wherein the winch assembly is attached to the receiver plate.
3 . The inspection system of claim 1 , wherein a bearing is positioned on top of the housing of the first assembly, and wherein the bearing is attached to the winch cable.
4 . The inspection system of claim 3 , wherein the bearing is connected to a clip, and wherein the clip is attached to a swivel, and wherein the swivel is attached to the winch cable.
5 . The inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the payload device is a camera.
6 . The inspection system of claim 1 , wherein one or more sensors are positioned on each of the payload device and the winch cable.
7 . The inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the fastening assembly comprises two opposing bushings, wherein a lever is mounted on top of each of the bushings.