Device for photographing and/or scanning and/or measuring an object

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This patent describes a mobile and compact device designed for photographing, scanning, or measuring objects located at significant heights, such as in historic buildings. The system consists of a tracked vehicle base with a swiveling, telescopic boom, ending with a modular platform that can carry a camera, scanner, or other measurement instruments. It is specifically engineered to reach heights between 20 and 30 meters while minimizing vibrations and impact on sensitive environments, such as delicate historical floors.

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• Documenting the condition of historic buildings, interiors, or monuments for preservation and restoration monitoring.
• Creating high-resolution photographs or 3D scans of artworks, ceilings, and architectural details in inaccessible or elevated locations.
• Thermographic and structural inspections of building components found at heights (e.g., church ceilings, vaulted roofs, domes).
• Measurement and mapping for architectural studies or renovation planning in cultural heritage sites.
• Remote inspection or assessment in industrial settings where similar access constraints exist (e.g., factories, warehouses).

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• Enables safe and damage-free access to high or hard-to-reach parts of historic or sensitive buildings without scaffolding.
• Reduces setup and removal time compared to traditional scaffolding, minimizing disruption to visitors and daily operations.
• Minimizes load and risk of damage to fragile or antique floors thanks to lightweight design and even weight distribution.
• Offers high positional accuracy and stability for recording precise measurements or photographs due to advanced vibration damping and stabilization features.
• Compacts for transport and passage through narrow doors, making the equipment suitable for use inside complex structures.
• Remote operation increases safety and reduces the need for personnel to work at height.

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The machine for photographing, scanning or carrying out measurements at great heights on historic buildings comprises an endless-tracked vehicle (2) with a swiveling, telescopic boom (3, 3'). A platform is attached to the free end of the boom, on which a camera, scanner or measuring instruments are mounted.