SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLATION OF CONDITION MONITORING SENSORS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20240308659A1
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18675218

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The present invention provides a system and method for monitoring conditions within an electrical distribution system. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a sensor module delivery system which uses UAVs to deploy sensor modules within the electrical distribution system. According to a first preferred embodiment, the system includes a drone mounting system and a gripper mechanism for attaching to a sensor module. The system also includes an extended carbon fiber shaft which vertically extends down from the drone mounting system and which supports a controller module, a transceiver, a battery module, a camera and the gripper mechanism. According to a further preferred embodiment, the gripper mechanism includes two or more gripping arms which are movable by the controller module between a first open position and a second closed position.

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES INCONE VALMONT PLAZA OMAHA NE 68154 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blobaum, Kent Omaha, US 2 0
Lahmann, Jacob Omaha, US 5 0
Luthra, Anil Omaha, US 2 0
Schapper, Aaron Omaha, US 10 163

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