REMOTE-CONTROLLED VEHICLE WHICH TRAVELS ON CONDUCTORS AND WHICH CAN PASS OVER OBSTACLES BY MEANS OF TEMPORARY SUPPORT ROTORS

摘要

The invention relates to a remote-controlled vehicle which is intended to be mounted on at least one conductor cable and to pass over any obstacle it encounters thereon. According to the invention, the vehicle comprises: a frame; inspection systems; motors used to move the vehicle; a remote control system; at least two carrying arms which are pivot mounted to the frame and which exert a pressure in the direction of the conductor(s), such as to enable the frame to be suspended from the conductor(s); and at least two opposing wheels which are attached to each carrying arm in order to enable the vehicle to travel along said conductor(s) while suspended. The axis of rotation of each of the wheels is inclined in relation to the vertical axis and at least one of said wheels is actuated by the above-mentioned motors. Moreover, at least one temporary support rotor is equipped with at least two pivoting blades which are disposed above the corresponding conductor in order temporarily to support the vehicle when one of the wheels encounters an obstacle.