17981945. TUNNELING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING CONTROLLER CONFIGURED TO DETERMINE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTIC simplified abstract (General Electric Company)
Contents
- 1 TUNNELING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING CONTROLLER CONFIGURED TO DETERMINE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTIC
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TUNNELING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING CONTROLLER CONFIGURED TO DETERMINE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTIC - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
TUNNELING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING CONTROLLER CONFIGURED TO DETERMINE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTIC
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Deepak Trivedi of Halfmoon NY (US)
Yew Teck Tan of Schenectady NY (US)
Emad A. Andarawis of Ballston Lake NY (US)
TUNNELING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING CONTROLLER CONFIGURED TO DETERMINE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTIC - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17981945 titled 'TUNNELING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING CONTROLLER CONFIGURED TO DETERMINE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTIC
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for navigating and/or forming a tunnel using a tunneling device that can adjust its size and move through an underground location with the help of pressurized fluid. Sensors are used to provide information on the operating parameters of the device, which is then used by a controller to determine environmental characteristics of the tunnel.
- Tunneling device with adjustable size and movement capabilities
- Sensors for monitoring operating parameters
- Controller for determining environmental characteristics based on sensor data
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in various industries such as construction, mining, and infrastructure development for tunneling and underground excavation projects.
Problems Solved
The system addresses challenges related to tunneling in underground locations, such as monitoring operating parameters and determining environmental characteristics for efficient tunnel formation.
Benefits
The system offers improved efficiency, accuracy, and safety in tunneling operations by providing real-time data on operating parameters and environmental conditions.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be applied in construction companies, mining operations, and infrastructure development projects for tunneling and excavation purposes.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be traditional tunneling methods that rely on manual labor and heavy machinery for excavation and tunnel formation.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle different types of soil and rock formations during tunneling operations?
The system's ability to adjust its size and movement capabilities allows it to navigate through various soil and rock formations efficiently.
What are the power requirements for operating the tunneling device and sensors?
The power requirements would depend on the size and complexity of the tunneling device and the number of sensors used, which can be optimized for efficiency and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system for use in navigating and/or forming a tunnel includes a tunneling device including a body assembly and a fluid line coupled to the body assembly. The body assembly includes a first section and a second section that are configured to selectively adjust their size and move the body assembly through an underground location when a pressurized fluid is delivered to the body assembly through the fluid line. The system further includes at least one sensor coupled to the body assembly and/or the fluid line. The at least one sensor is configured to provide information related to an operating parameter of at least one of the first section of the body assembly or the second section of the body assembly. The system also includes a controller configured to determine an environmental characteristic of the tunnel based on the information provided by the at least one sensor.
