US 7,320,329 B2
Remotely operated cleaning device, especially suitable for storage tanks on vessels
Stephen A. Luke, Youngsville, La. (US); Robert P. Luke, Youngsville, La. (US); and Ben T. Deslatte, Youngsville, La. (US)
Assigned to Baker Hughes Incorporated, Houston, Tex. (US)
Filed on Sep. 14, 2004, as Appl. No. 10/942,668.
Prior Publication US 2006/0054202 A1, Mar. 16, 2006
Int. Cl. B08B 3/02 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 134—22.1  [134/22.18; 134/113; 134/167 R; 134/175; 134/177] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus for remotely controlled cleaning of the interior of tanks, comprising:
a) at least one arm comprising a plurality of arm sections;
b) a nozzle mounted on said arm and fluidly coupled to a hose;
c) plurality of rotary actuators disposed on said arm, the plurality of rotary actuators cooperating to rotate said nozzle around at least three axis;
d) a video camera mounted on said at least one arm;
e) a supply pump coupled to said hose; and
f) a control panel comprising a video signal receiver connected to said video camera, and controls operatively connected to said plurality of rotary actuators.