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A remotely controlled, magnetic wheeled vehicle having a high pressure spray head for cleaning ferromagnetic surfaces. An articulating CHASSIS supports a variable frequency motor, gear reducers, drive axles, a servo motor steering linkage and multiple, laminated permanent magnet wheels. Resilient bu

A remotely controlled, magnetic wheeled vehicle having a high pressure spray head for cleaning ferromagnetic surfaces. An articulating CHASSIS supports a variable frequency motor, gear reducers, drive axles, a servo motor steering linkage and multiple, laminated permanent magnet wheels. Resilient bushings and split, spring biased torsion hubs independently support the drive axles and each wheel to accommodate changes in surface contour. An adjustable tool head gantry mounts to either the fore or aft axle to support a rotary, multi-orifice sprayer. Control switches and a passive, magnetic anchor and tether protect the equipment while in use. In a second configuration, a sectional chassis framework surrounds the motor and a pair of drive chains transfer power through geared reducers to each axle. Springs are mounted to the aft frame section to provide a torsion suspension at the aft wheels.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A magnetic vehicle comprising:a) a chassis including a drive motor and a plurality of axles which support a plurality of permanent magnet wheels;b) suspension means for resiliently supporting said wheels to said chassis and including a plurality of torsion means for each

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A magnetic vehicle comprising:a) a chassis including a drive motor and a plurality of axles which support a plurality of permanent magnet wheels;b) suspension means for resiliently supporting said wheels to said chassis and including a plurality of torsion means for each resiliently biasing said axles relative to a support surface, wherein each torsion means includes first and second concentric shells that are coupled to one another with a plurality of springs, and wherein one of said axles is coupled to said first shell and said second shell is coupled to said chassis; andc) steering means for directing said chassis.