Global Patent Index - EP 0795360 A1

EP 0795360 A1 19970917 - Method and device for cleaning ducts

Title (en)

Method and device for cleaning ducts

Title (de)

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Reinigung von Rohren

Title (fr)

Procédé et dispositif de nettoyage de conduits

Publication

EP 0795360 A1 19970917 (FR)

Application

EP 97400531 A 19970311

Priority

FR 9603076 A 19960312

Abstract (en)

The procedure for maintaining the walls of a channel includes projecting a peal-able film on to the walls. After a certain period of use this film is then mechanically removed together with the accumulation of grease, dirt and dust and these particles are blown of the conduit. Both the application of this film, and the subsequent removal are carried out by a remotely controlled robot (1) with a microprocessor programmed to control different elements of the robot. The microprocessor is connected to an external station for control of the robot and inspection of the channel. The robot carries lights, and a video camera system for transmission of video images from the robot back to the remote monitoring station. The rotor comprises a central body with driving wheels mounted on pivoting arms to run against the internal surfaces of the conduit.

Abstract (fr)

Procédé et dispositif de nettoyage de conduits, tels que des conduits de fumée. Le procédé consiste à projeter un film de protection dans la canalisation puis, après qu'il ait reçu des salissures, à le désagréger à l'aide d'un robot télécommandé (1) à bras articulés (2). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

B08B 17/04; B08B 7/00; B08B 9/04

IPC 8 full level

B08B 7/00 (2006.01); B08B 9/04 (2006.01); B08B 17/04 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B08B 7/0014 (2013.01); B08B 9/04 (2013.01); B08B 9/049 (2013.01); B08B 17/04 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE DE ES FI GB IT LU NL PT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0795360 A1 19970917; FR 2746039 A1 19970919; FR 2746039 B1 19980522

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 97400531 A 19970311; FR 9603076 A 19960312