Inspection and retrieval device
OwnerBernard A. Koisinventor
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Abstract
An inspection and retrieval device for vehicle fuel tanks comprising an elongated insertion tube having an end illumination source. A fuel pump in communication with the insertion tube defining a fuel path there through. An extensible gripping element extending from the insertion tube at its inlet and an illuminating source. A power source for the fluid pump and illumination source with interconnected control switches. The insertion tube is placed within a vehicle fuel filled tank and the illumination source is activated. The inspection tube can be maneuvered within the tank for visual inspection. Foreign objects can be engaged by the gripping element and removed while foreign liquid in the tank can be pumped out by activation of the fluid pump.
Claims12
An inspection and retrieval device for use in vehicle fuel tanks for the removal of foreign objects and fluid contaminants, said inspection retrieval device comprises an elongated flexible support tube, an inspection head secured at one end of said tube, a light source within said inspection head, an extensible mechanical gripper within said tube, a fluid conduit formed about said mechanical gripper within said tube, a fluid pump means in communication with said support tube and said fluid conduit, a fluid outlet extending from said pump, a power source for said fluid pump and said light source, switch means interconnecting said fluid pump and said light source with said power source and means for interconnecting and communication between said support tube and said pump means.
An inspection and retrieval device comprises, an elongated flexible support tube, a light array at one end of said tube, a gripper assembly within said tube, a fluid conduit about said gripper assembly within said tube, a fluid pump in communication with said fluid conduit, a mirror adjustably positioned on said support tube, a power source for said fluid pump and said light array, independent switch means interconnecting to said respective fuel pump and said light array and said power source.
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