Patent Publication Number: US-11661091-B2

Title: Line bypass system

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 15/424,773, filed on Feb. 3, 2017, which claimed priority to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 14/217,341 filed on Mar. 17, 2014, which claimed priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/801,413, filed on Mar. 15, 2013, all entitled “LINE BYPASS SYSTEM,” all of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The instant application is generally directed towards a line bypass system. For example, the instant application is directed towards a support structure for a line bypass system that allows for a robot to bypass the support structure. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Robots can be supported on overhead electric transmission lines, with the robots moving along the lines during inspection. Robots can be used for inspecting transmission line components, right of way conditions, etc. 
     SUMMARY 
     This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key factors or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. 
     In an example, a line bypass system comprises a support structure comprising a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. An attachment portion is configured to attach the first support portion to the second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion define a first opening on a first side of the attachment portion and a second opening on a second side of the attachment portion. The first opening is configured to movably receive a first guide wire and the second opening is configured to movably receive a second guide wire. 
     In an example, a line bypass system comprises a support structure comprising a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. An attachment portion is configured to attach the first support portion to the second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion define a first opening on a first side of the attachment portion and a second opening on a second side of the attachment portion. The first opening is configured to movably receive a first guide wire and the second opening is configured to movably receive a second guide wire. A first connecting structure extends between the first support portion and the second support portion. The first connecting structure is spaced apart from the attachment portion to define the first opening. 
     In an example, a line bypass system comprises a support structure comprising a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. An attachment portion is configured to attach the first support portion to the second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion define a first opening on a first side of the attachment portion and a second opening on a second side of the attachment portion. The first opening is configured to movably receive a first guide wire and the second opening is configured to movably receive a second guide wire. A first guide device is attached to at least one of the first support portion or the second support portion. The first guide device defines a first channel into which a first wire portion of the first guide wire is received. 
     The following description and annexed drawings set forth certain illustrative aspects and implementations. These are indicative of but a few of the various ways in which one or more aspects can be employed. Other aspects, advantages, and novel features of the disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the annexed drawings. 
    
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1    illustrates an example line bypass system; 
         FIG.  2   a    illustrates an example support structure; 
         FIG.  2   b    illustrates an example support structure; 
         FIG.  2   c    illustrates an example support structure; 
         FIG.  2   d    illustrates an example support structure; 
         FIG.  2   e    illustrates an example support structure; 
         FIG.  2   f    illustrates an example support structure; 
         FIG.  2   g    illustrates an example support structure; 
         FIG.  2   h    illustrates an example support structure; 
         FIG.  2   i    illustrates an example support structure; 
         FIG.  2   j    illustrates an example support structure; 
         FIG.  3   a    illustrates a second example support structure; 
         FIG.  3   b    illustrates a second example support structure; 
         FIG.  4    illustrates a third example support structure; 
         FIG.  5    illustrates a second example line bypass system; 
         FIG.  6   a    illustrates a fourth example support structure for a bridge component; 
         FIG.  6   b    illustrates a fourth example support structure for a bridge component; 
         FIG.  6   c    illustrates a fourth example support structure for a bridge component; 
         FIG.  6   d    illustrates a fourth example support structure for a bridge component; 
         FIG.  6   e    illustrates a fourth example support structure for a bridge component; 
         FIG.  6   f    illustrates a fourth example support structure for a bridge component; 
         FIG.  6   g    illustrates an exploded view of a bridge component; 
         FIG.  7   a    illustrates a fifth example support structure; 
         FIG.  7   b    illustrates a fifth example support structure; 
         FIG.  8   a    illustrates an example robot; 
         FIG.  8   b    illustrates an example robot; 
         FIG.  9   a    illustrates an example robot; 
         FIG.  9   b    illustrates an example robot; 
         FIG.  9   c    illustrates an example robot; 
         FIG.  9   d    illustrates an example robot; and 
         FIG.  9   e    illustrates an example robot. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The claimed subject matter is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are generally used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide an understanding of the claimed subject matter. It is evident, however, that the claimed subject matter can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, structures and devices are illustrated in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the claimed subject matter. 
     Turning to  FIG.  1   , an example line bypass system  100  is illustrated. The line bypass system  100  is illustrated generically/schematically, as the line bypass system  100  includes any number of structures, configurations, constructions, etc., some of which are described/illustrated with respect to  FIGS.  2  to  9   . In general, a robot  102  may traverse  103  (e.g., illustrated generically with movement lines) along an overhead transmission line (e.g., shield wire  104 ) to collect information regarding the lines (e.g., shield wire  104 ), structures, right of way/obstructions, etc. In some examples, the robot  102  can detect/identify vegetation, right of way encroachment, line problems, etc. using a variety of inspection technologies. 
     It will be appreciated that the term “bypass” used here (e.g., with respect to the line bypass system  100 , for example) is a broad term that is not limited to directing the robot  102  from one line to another line (e.g., from a shield wire to a bridge, for example). Indeed, the term “bypass” may include diverting/directing the robot  102  from a first line (e.g., shield wire) to a second line (e.g., bridge) and/or from the second line (e.g., bridge) back to the first line (e.g., shield wire), such as in the examples illustrated in  FIGS.  5 - 7   . In addition, the term “bypass” may also include examples in which the robot  102  traverses and/or passes over a support structure (e.g., hardware) while remaining on a single line (e.g., the shield wire or the bridge) and not having to disengage from that single line, such as in the examples illustrated in  FIGS.  1  to  4   . 
     The shield wire  104  is illustrated generically/schematically and may include any number of constructions. In general, the shield wire  104  may comprise an electrically conductive or non-conductive wire, cable, line, rope, fiber, fiber optic, etc. The shield wire  104  may include any number of materials including metal materials (e.g., conductors), non-metal materials (plastics, composite materials, etc.), or the like, that may or may not be implemented to provide utility services and/or products. The shield wire  104  can support the robot  102  such that the robot  102  can move/traverse  103  along the shield wire  104 . In some examples, the shield wire  104  can provide a pathway onto and off of the system as well. 
     The line bypass system  100  may include a support structure  110 . The support structure  110  is illustrated generically/schematically in  FIG.  1   , as the support structure  110  includes a number of different constructions/configurations, some of which are illustrated in  FIGS.  2  to  9   . In general, the support structure  110  includes any number of functions. For example, the support structure  110  can support/hold the shield wire  104  in a suspended manner while the support structure  110  is held/supported, such as by a utility pole/structure or the like. As such, in an example, the support structure  110  can assist in holding/supporting the shield wire  104  at an elevated position. 
     Turning to  FIGS.  2   a  and  2   b   , an example of the support structure  110  is illustrated. The support structure  110  can be provided along the shield wire  104  such that the support structure  110  can support and/or receive the shield wire  104 . The support structure  110  comprises any number of materials, including metals, plastics, composite materials, or the like. In an example, the support structure  110  has at least some degree of rigidity/stiffness so as to support and/or receive the shield wire  104 , the robot  102 , etc. 
     The support structure  110  comprises an attachment structure  202 . The attachment structure  202  may be located at an upper side of the support structure  110 . The attachment structure  202  may include an attachment opening  204  through which an attachment device can be inserted. In an example, the attachment structure  202  can attach to a suspension device  206  such that the support structure  110  is supported below the suspension device  206 . In a possible example, a portion of the suspension device  206  may be inserted through the attachment opening  204  such that the suspension device  206  can hold/attach/support the attachment structure  202 . 
     It will be appreciated that the suspension device  206  is illustrated generically/schematically for illustrative purposes. Indeed, the suspension device  206  is intended to illustrate a possible position of the suspension device  206  with respect to the support structure  110 . In other examples, however, the suspension device  206  comprises any number of configurations, sizes, structures, constructions, etc. In general, the suspension device  206  can be directly or indirectly attached to a utility structure, such that the support structure  110  may be suspended and held by the suspension device  206 . It will be appreciated that the suspension device  206  may or may not be included as part of the system (e.g., line bypass system  100 ). Indeed, in some examples, the suspension device  206  may include an arm, fitting, or the like to suspend the support structure  110 . 
     The support structure  110  defines a first channel  210  disposed on a first lateral side  212  of the support structure  110  and a second channel  220  disposed on a second lateral side  222  of the support structure  110 . In some examples, the second channel  220  extends parallel to the first channel  210 . In such an example, the first channel  210  and the second channel  220  can extend in a direction that is generally perpendicular with respect to a direction along which the suspension device  206  extends. The first channel  210  and the second channel  220  can extend substantially along an entire length of the support structure  110 , with the first channel  210  and the second channel  220  each defining a groove, furrow, opening, indentation, or the like into the support structure  110 . In at least one example, the first channel  210  and the second channel  220  each have an outer side that is substantially open (e.g., not bordered) while an inner side is bordered by the support structure  110 . 
     The support structure  110  defines a third channel  226  into which the shield wire  104  is received. The third channel  226  may be sized/shaped to receive the shield wire  104 . For example, the third channel  226  may have a cross-sectional size that is slightly larger than a cross-sectional size of the shield wire  104  such that the shield wire  104  can be received and extend through the third channel  226 . In the illustrated example, the third channel  226  extends substantially parallel to the first channel  210  and the second channel  220 . The third channel  226  may be disposed/positioned between the first channel  210  and the second channel  220 . In contrast to the first channel  210  and the second channel  220 , the third channel  226  may define a substantially continuous circumferential boundary around the shield wire  104 , such that the shield wire  104  is generally limited from being inadvertently removed from the third channel  226 . 
     The shield wire  104  can be inserted into the support structure  110  in any number of ways. In one possible example, the support structure  110  comprises a plurality of portions (e.g., a first portion  228  and a second portion  230 ), with the first portion  228  and the second portion  230  being selectively attachable to each other, such as with mechanical fasteners or the like. In such an example, the first portion  228  and the second portion  230  can be detached from each other to allow for the shield wire  104  to be positioned within the third channel  226 . Upon the shield wire&#39;s  104  insertion, the first portion  228  and the second portion  230  may be reattached to each other, such that the shield wire  104  is limited from being inadvertently removed from the third channel  226 . 
     A guide wire  240  may be provided for attaching to the shield wire  104 . In an example, the guide wire  240  defines a guide wire opening  242  into which the shield wire  104  is received. The guide wire opening  242  extends axially along the guide wire  240  and is sized to receive the shield wire  104 . While the guide wire  240  comprises any number of constructions, in this example, the guide wire  240  has a braided design comprising a plurality of uniformly wrapped strands. It will be appreciated that the braided design (e.g., uniformly wrapped strands) of the guide wire  240  comprises one or more individual strands shaped in a similar or identical pattern that may, in some examples, resemble a stretched spring or helix. This allows for the guide wire  240  to secure/attach to the shield wire  104  and provide proper stiffness to support the compression at the robot interface. As such, in some examples, the guide wire  240  may include a plurality of wire portions, such as a first wire portion  244  and a second wire portion  246 . The first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246 , together comprising the guide wire  240 , can be braided/attached to define the guide wire opening  242  into which the shield wire  104  is received. 
     The first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  can be unwrapped/detached, as illustrated in  FIG.  2   a   , to accommodate for the support structure  110 . For example, the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  can be spaced apart with the shield wire  104  extending therebetween. The first wire portion  244  of the guide wire  240  can be received in the first channel  210 . The second wire portion  246  of the guide wire  240  can be received in the second channel  220 . In this example, the support structure  110  is sandwiched between the first wire portion  244  (in the first channel  210 ) and the second wire portion  246  (in the second channel  220 ), such that the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  are generally fixed with respect to the support structure  110 . 
     In this example, the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  are unwrapped and spaced apart on the first lateral side  212  and the second lateral side  222  of the support structure  110 . Extending farther away from the support structure  110 , the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  can be braided/attached to define the guide wire opening  242 . Similarly, extending farther away from the support structure  110  on an opposite side of the support structure  110 , the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  can be braided/attached to define the guide wire opening  242 . As will be described with respect to  FIGS.  8  and  9   , the robot  102  can traverse/bypass the support structure  110  while traversing/moving along the shield wire  104 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  2   c   , an example support structure  110  is illustrated in elevation view. Because the support structure  110  supports the shield wire  104  (shown in  FIG.  2   a   ) at a point along the shield wire  104 , there is an inflection point in the shield wire  104  at this point (e.g., a peak in a sinusoidal curve caused by gravity acting upon the shield wire  104  in conjunction with supports located at various points along the shield wire  104 ). In order to more accurately cooperate with the arcuate configuration of the shield wire  104  at the support structure  110 , the support structure  110  can define the first channel  210  and the second channel  220  as arcs  248 . As shown in  FIG.  2   c   , the arc  248  can have a relatively high point at a center line  250  of the support structure  110 . The arc  248  can have relatively low points at each end  252 ,  254 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  2   d   , a top view of the support structure  110  is illustrated. The support structure can be centered about an axis  256  that can be parallel or colinear with a center line of the shield wire  104 . In some examples, a first side  258  can include a profile  262  that is not a straight line, (e.g., an arc). A second side  260  can also include a profile  264  that is not a straight line (e.g., an arc). Of course, shapes other than an arc are also contemplated, and can include, but are not limited to, a number of connected straight line segments, parabolic curves, etc. The non-linear profiles of the first side  258  and the second side  260  can serve the same purpose as the curved first channel  210  and the curved second channel  220  of  FIG.  2   c   . In other words, the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  of the guide wire  240  can include an inflection point at the support structure  110 , however, this inflection point is not caused from the hanging of the shield wire  104  or the guide wire  240 . Instead, this inflection point arises from the separation and rejoining of the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  with the shield wire  104 . The described curvature of the first channel  210  and the second channel  220  help alleviate undue stress on the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246 . As such, the first channel  210  and the second channel  220  can have curvature in at least two different planes as shown in  FIGS.  2   c    and  2   d.    
     Turning to  FIG.  2   e   , another example of the support structure  110  is illustrated. As in the example of  FIG.  2   a   , the support structure  110  can be provided along the shield wire  104  such that the support structure  110  can support and/or receive the shield wire  104 . In some examples, a wedge support structure  266  that can also be termed a wedge can be located on at least one of a first side  268  or a second side  270  of the support structure  110 . As shown in  FIG.  2   e   , the first side  268  can be a side of the support structure  110  on which the shield wire  104  passes into the third channel  226 , and the second side  270  can be the opposing side of the support structure  110  on which the shield wire  104  passes out of the third channel  226 . In some examples, the wedge support structure  266  located on the first side  268  of the support structure  110  is identical to the wedge support structure  266  on the second side  270  of the support structure  110 . 
     Each of the wedge support structures  266  are configured to ease a transition of the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246 , between the two points of braided/helical attachment to the shield wire  104 . In other words, the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  separate from each other on both the first side  268  and the second side  270  of the support structure  110 . Additionally, the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  become increasingly distant from each other to pass through the first channel  210  and the second channel  220  on opposing sides of the support structure  110 . The wedge support structures  266  help maximize the bending radius of the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  around the support structure  110 . The wedge support structures  266  can also help provide smooth transitions at the inflection points of the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  2   f   , an example wedge support structure  266  is illustrated. The wedge support structure  266  can comprise any number of materials, including metals, plastics, composite materials, or the like. In some examples, the wedge support structure is composed of a urethane compound. Construction of urethane compounds can help prevent damage to the wedge support structure  266  during installation (e.g., snapping the wedge support structure  266  into place on the shield wire  104 ). The wedge support structure  266  can have at least some degree of rigidity/stiffness so as to support and/or receive the shield wire  104 , the robot  102 , etc. 
     The wedge support structure  266  can define a first channel  272  disposed on a first lateral side  274  of the wedge support structure  266  and a second channel  276  disposed on a second lateral side  278  of the wedge support structure  266 . The first lateral side  274  can be defined by a first wall  280  and the second lateral side  278  can be defined by a second wall  282 . In some examples, the first wall  280  is curved or angled with respect to an axis  284  of the wedge support structure  266 . As shown in  FIG.  2   f   , a width  286  of a distal end  288  of the wedge support structure  266  can be less than a width  290  of a proximal end  292  of the wedge support structure  266 . In some examples, the first channel  272  extends parallel to the first wall  280  and the second channel  276  extends parallel to the second wall  282 . As such, the first channel  272  and the second channel  276  are not necessarily parallel to each other. 
     The first channel  272  and the second channel  276  can extend substantially along the entire length of the wedge support structure  266 , with the first channel  272  and the second channel  276  each defining a groove, furrow, opening, indentation, or the like into the wedge support structure  266 . In some examples, the first channel  272  and the second channel  276  each have an outer side that is substantially open (e.g., not bordered) while an inner side is bordered by the wedge support structure  266 . 
     The first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  can be unwrapped/detached in a similar manner as described/illustrated with respect to  FIG.  2   a   . The wedge support structure  266  defines a fifth channel  294  into which the shield wire  104  is received. The fifth channel  294  may be sized/shaped to receive the shield wire  104 . For example, the fifth channel  294  may have a cross-sectional size that is slightly larger than a cross-sectional size of the shield wire  104  such that the shield wire  104  can be received and extend through the fifth channel  294 . As previously described, the fifth channel  294  can be designed and constructed to provide a snap-fit with the shield wire  104 . In some examples, the fifth channel  294  extends substantially parallel to the axis  284 . The fifth channel  294  may be disposed/positioned between the first channel  272  and the second channel  276 . In some examples, the fifth channel  294  may define a substantially continuous circumferential boundary around the shield wire  104 , such that the shield wire  104  is generally limited from being inadvertently removed from the fifth channel  294 . In other examples, the fifth channel  294  may include an opening  296  along a side (e.g., bottom side) of the fifth channel  294  such that the shield wire  104  can be inserted/removed from the fifth channel  294 . 
     The wedge support structure  266  can include a fin  298  extending from a side (e.g., top side) of the wedge support structure  266 . The fin  298  can cooperate with a portion of the robot  102 . In some examples, the fin  298  can help limit rotation of the robot  102  about an axis, e.g., axis  284 , which can be parallel or colinear with a central axis of the shield wire  104 . In some examples, the fin  298  can extend away from the wedge support structure  266  in a vertical orientation to properly orient the robot  102  with respect to the shield wire  104 . 
     Returning to  FIG.  2   e   , a line bypass system  1200  is shown having a wedge support structure  266  on both the first side  268  and the second side  270  of the support structure  110 . For clarity, one wedge support structure  266  can be termed a first wedge  1202 , while a second wedge support structure  266  can be termed a second wedge  1204 . The first wedge  1202  defines the first channel  272 , into which the first section  1206  of a first wire portion  1208  of the guide wire  240  is received. Furthermore, the first wedge  1202  defines the second channel  276 , into which a first section  1210  of a second wire portion  1212  of the guide wire  240  is received. 
     Similarly, the second wedge  1204  defines a third channel  1214 , into which a second section  1216  of the first wire portion  1208  is received. The second wedge  1204  further defines a fourth channel  1218 , into which a second section  1220  of the second wire portion  1212  is received. In some examples, and as shown in  FIG.  2   f   , the fourth channel  1218  can extend non-parallel to the third channel  1214 . 
     As shown in  FIG.  2   e   , the second section  1216  of the first wire portion  1208  is contiguous with the first section  1206  of the first wire portion  1208 . Similarly, the second section  1220  of the second wire portion  1212  is contiguous with the first section  1210  of the second wire portion  1212 . Additionally, the first wedge  1202  defines the first channel  272  along a first side  274  of the first wedge  1202  and the first wedge  1202  defines the second channel  276  along an opposing second side  278  of the first wedge  1202  (e.g., the support structure). As can be seen in  FIG.  2   e   , the second wedge  1204  similarly defines the third channel  1214  and the fourth channel  1218  on opposing sides of the second wedge  1204 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  2   f   , a side perspective view of a wedge support structure  266  is illustrated. Additionally, the wedge support structures  266  can be located on both the first side  268  and the second side  270  of the support structure  110 . As previously described, the fins  298  of the first wedge  1202  and the second wedge  1204  can extend away from the first wedge  1202  and the second wedge  1204  in a generally vertical direction.  FIG.  2   f    also illustrates the width  286  of the distal end  288  of the wedge support structure  266  can be less than a width  290  of a proximal end  292  of the wedge support structure  266 . Each wedge support structure  266  can be oriented such that the proximal end  292  is oriented toward the support structure  110 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  2   g   , an example installation of wedge support members  266  on the first side and the second side of the support structure  110  is illustrated. As previously described, the wedge support members  266  can include a snap-fit feature to the shield wire  104 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  2   h   , an example installation of the guide wire to the support structure  110  and the shield wire  104  is illustrated. 
     Turning to  FIG.  2   i   , an example finished installation of the support structure  110  with wedge support structures  266  is illustrated. 
     Turning to  FIG.  2   j   , an exploded view of an example support structure  110  is illustrated. 
     Turning to  FIGS.  3   a  and  3   b   , a second example support structure  300  is illustrated. The second support structure  300  can be positioned/used in a similar manner as the support structure  110  illustrated in  FIG.  1   . Indeed, the second support structure  300  can be positioned in association with the shield wire  104  and the guide wire  240 . In this example, the shield wire  104  and the guide wire  240  are generally identical in size/structure as in the example of  FIG.  2   a   . Indeed, the guide wire  240  may include the guide wire opening  242 , the first wire portion  244 , the second wire portion  246 , etc. 
     The second support structure  300  can comprise any number of materials, including metals, plastics, composite materials, or the like. The second support structure  300  can have at least some degree of rigidity/stiffness so as to support and/or receive the shield wire  104 , the robot  102 , etc. In this example, the second support structure  300  comprises a pair of second support structures  300   a ,  300   b  positioned end to end with an interlocking portion  302  attaching the second support structures  300   a ,  300   b . In other examples, any number of second support structures  300  may be provided. The second support structures  300   a ,  300   b  illustrated in  FIG.  3   b    are generally identical, but for being mirror images of each other. 
     The second support structure  300  can define a first channel  310  disposed on a first lateral side  312  of the second support structure  300  and a second channel  320  disposed on a second lateral side  322  of the second support structure  300 . In some examples, the second channel  320  extends parallel to the first channel  310 . The first channel  310  and the second channel  320  can extend substantially along the entire length of the second support structure  300 , with the first channel  310  and the second channel  320  each defining a groove, furrow, opening, indentation, or the like into the second support structure  300 . In at least one example, the first channel  310  and the second channel  320  each have an outer side that is substantially open (e.g., not bordered) while an inner side is bordered by the second support structure  300 . 
     The first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  can be unwrapped/detached in a similar manner as described/illustrated with respect to  FIG.  2   a   . For example, the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  can be spaced apart with the shield wire extending therebetween. The first wire portion  244  can be received within the first channel  310 . The second wire portion  246  of the guide wire  240  can be received in the second channel  320 . In this example, the second support structure  300  is sandwiched between the first wire portion  244  (in the first channel  310 ) and the second wire portion  246  (in the second channel  320 ), such that the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246  are generally fixed with respect to the second support structure  300 . 
     The second support structure  300  defines a third channel  326  into which the shield wire  104  is received. The third channel  326  may be sized/shaped to receive the shield wire  104 . For example, the third channel  326  may have a cross-sectional size that is slightly larger than a cross-sectional size of the shield wire  104  such that the shield wire  104  can be received and extend through the third channel  326 . In the illustrated example, the third channel  326  extends substantially parallel to the first channel  310  and the second channel  320 . The third channel  326  may be disposed/positioned between the first channel  310  and the second channel  320 . In some examples, the third channel  326  may define a substantially continuous circumferential boundary around the shield wire  104 , such that the shield wire  104  is generally limited from being inadvertently removed from the third channel  326 . In other examples, the third channel  326  may include an opening along a side (e.g., bottom side) of the third channel  326  such that the shield wire  104  can be inserted/removed from the third channel  326 . 
     The second support structure  300  defines a damper opening  340  through which the shield wire  104  extends. The damper opening  340  comprises a gap, space cavity, or the like that extends through the second support structure  300  between a top surface and a bottom surface. In the illustrated example, the damper opening  340  is located between the first channel  310  and the second channel  320 . In an example, the damper opening  340  is connected to the third channel  326  such that the shield wire  104  can extend within the damper opening  340 . 
     A damper holder  342  can be provided to extend at least partially within the damper opening  340 . In an example, the damper holder  342  can wrap around the shield wire  104 , such that the shield wire  104  supports the damper holder  342 . In the illustrated example, the damper holder  342  can extend downwardly from the damper opening  340 , such that the damper holder  342  is suspended from/below the shield wire  104 . In other examples, however, the damper holder  342  is not so limited, and may instead extend upwardly from the shield wire  104  so as to extend above the second support structure  300 . 
     The damper holder  342  can be attached to and/or support one or more damper devices  344 . The damper device  344  comprises any number of structures that can dampen/attenuate vibrations of the shield wire  104 . For example, the damper device  344  may comprise one or more weights that can assist in dampening/attenuating vibrations. The damper device(s)  344  illustrated in  FIGS.  3   a  and  3   b    comprise only one possible example, as any number of constructions, sizes, shapes, configurations, etc., of the damper device(s)  344  are contemplated. 
     Turning to  FIG.  4   , a third example support structure  400  is illustrated. The third support structure  400  can be positioned/used in a similar manner as the support structure  110  illustrated in  FIG.  1   . Indeed, the third support structure  400  can be positioned in association with the shield wire  104 . In this example, the shield wire  104  is generally identical in size/structure as in the examples of  FIGS.  2  and  3   . 
     The third support structure  400  comprises a body  401 . The body  401  can comprise any number of materials, including metals, plastics, composite materials, or the like. The body  401  can have at least some degree of rigidity/stiffness so as to support and/or receive the shield wire  104 , the robot  102 , etc. The body  401  may include the attachment structure  202 . The attachment structure  202  may be generally identical to the attachment structure  202  described above with respect to  FIG.  2   , and may include the attachment opening  204 . The attachment structure  202  can engage/attach to the suspension device  206  (portion of suspension device  206  extending through attachment opening  204  in  FIG.  4   ) such that the suspension device  206  can hold/support the body  401 . In other examples, the body  401  is not limited to the illustrated attachment structure  202 , as any number of constructions/configurations are envisioned. 
     The body  401  can define a third channel  402  into which the shield wire  104  is received. The third channel  402  may be sized/shaped to receive the shield wire  104 . For example, the third channel  402  may have a cross-sectional size that is slightly larger than a cross-sectional size of the shield wire  104  such that the shield wire  104  can be received and extend through the third channel  402 . In some examples, the third channel  402  may define a substantially continuous circumferential boundary around the shield wire  104 , such that the shield wire  104  is generally limited from being inadvertently removed from the third channel  402 . 
     The body  401  comprises a first support edge  404  and a second support edge  406  (illustrated in  FIG.  9   e    since the second support edge  406  is obscured from view in  FIG.  4   ). The second support edge  406  extends parallel to the first support edge  404  on opposing sides of the body  401 , with the first support edge  404  and the second support edge  406  being generally identical in size, shape, construction, etc. In an example, the first support edge  404  and the second support edge  406  project radially outwardly from a center of the body  401  to define a point, ledge, outcropping, or the like. As will be described in more detail below, the robot  102  can engage/grip the first support edge  404  and the second support edge  406  as the robot  102  traverses the body  401 . 
     The third support structure  400  can include a first support portion  420 . The first support portion  420  is positioned on a first side  422  of the body  401 . The first support portion  420  extends coaxially with respect to the third channel  402  of the body  401 . The first support portion  420  comprises any number of materials, including metal materials (e.g., conductors), non-metal materials (plastics, composite materials, etc.), or the like. 
     The first support portion  420  defines a first channel  424  into which the shield wire  104  is received. The first channel  424  extends coaxially with respect to the third channel  402  of the body  401 . In this example, the first channel  424  extends entirely through the first support portion  420  from one end to an opposing end, such that the shield wire  104  can extend completely through the first channel  424 . While the first channel  424  comprises any number of sizes/shapes, in some examples, the first channel  424  generally matches a size/shape of the shield wire  104 . 
     The third support structure  400  can include a second support portion  430 . The second support portion  430  is positioned on a second side  432  of the body  401 . The second support portion  430  extends coaxially with respect to the third channel  402  of the body  401  and with the first support portion  420 . The second support portion  430  comprises any number of materials, including metal materials (e.g., conductors), non-metal materials (plastics, composite materials, etc.), or the like. 
     The second support portion  430  defines a second channel  434  (illustrated with dashed lines since the second channel  434  is obscured from view in  FIG.  4   ) into which the shield wire  104  is received. The second channel  434  extends coaxially with respect to the third channel  402  of the body  401 . In this example, the second channel  434  extends entirely through the second support portion  430  from one end to an opposing end, such that the shield wire  104  can extend completely through the second channel  434 . While the second channel  434  comprises any number of sizes/shapes, in some examples, the second channel  434  generally matches a size/shape of the shield wire  104 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  5   , a second example line bypass system  500  is illustrated. The second line bypass system  500  is illustrated generically/schematically, as the second line bypass system  500  includes any number of structures, configurations, constructions, etc., some of which are described/illustrated with respect to  FIGS.  6  to  9   . In general, the robot  102  may traverse  103  (e.g., illustrated generically with movement lines) along an overhead transmission line (e.g., shield wire  104 ) to collect information regarding the lines, structures, obstructions, etc. 
     In this example, a pair of shield wires  104  may be provided, with the shield wires  104  attached to a utility structure  502 . To allow for the robot  102  to traverse the shield wires  104  (e.g., to move from one shield wire  104  to another shield wire  104 ), a bridge  504  may be provided. The bridge  504  can extend between the shield wires  104 , and allows for the robot  102  to traverse the bridge  504  while bypassing the utility structure  502 . As such, the robot  102  can move from one shield wire  104 , across the bridge  504 , and to the other shield wire  104 . The bridge  504  is illustrated generically/schematically as the bridge  504  includes any number of sizes (e.g., lengths), constructions, etc. Moreover, the bridge  504  is not limited to being provided for the robot  102  to bypass the utility structure  502 . Indeed, any number of structures, or line devices attached directly to the line, some of which may not include the utility structure  502 , may exist, thus necessitating the use of the bridge  504 . The bridge  504  can be a flexible or rigid member. 
     The second line bypass system  500  can include a fourth support structure  510 . The fourth support structure  510  is illustrated generically/schematically in  FIG.  5   , as the fourth support structure  510  includes any number of constructions. Indeed, the fourth support structure  510  is illustrated in more detail in  FIGS.  6   a  to  6   c   . In general, the fourth support structure  510  can be provided within and/or as part of the bridge  504 . The fourth support structure  510  can hold/support a guide wire (e.g., guide wire  540  and second guide wire  542 ). The guide wire  540  and the second guide wire  542  are similar in structure to the guide wire  242  illustrated in  FIGS.  2   a  and  2   b   . The fourth support structure  510  can also be held/supported, such as by a suspension device  550 . It will be appreciated that the suspension device  550  may or may not be included as part of the system (e.g., line bypass system). Indeed, in some examples, the suspension device  550  may include an arm, fitting, or the like to suspend the support structure  510 . As such, in this example, the fourth support structure  510  can assist in holding/supporting the guide wire  540  and the second guide wire  542  at an elevated position. 
     Turning to  FIGS.  6   a  to  6   c   , an example of the fourth support structure  510  is illustrated.  FIG.  6   b    illustrates a bottom-up view along lines  6   b - 6   b  of  FIG.  6   a   . The fourth support structure  510  comprises any number of materials, including metals, plastics, composite materials, or the like. In this example, the fourth support structure  510  has at least some degree of rigidity/stiffness so as to support the guide wire  540 , the second guide wire  542 , the robot  102 , etc. 
     The fourth support structure  510  comprises an attachment structure  600 . The attachment structure  600  may be located at an upper side of the fourth support structure  510 . The attachment structure  600  may include an attachment opening  602  through which an attachment device can be inserted. In an example, the attachment structure  600  can attach to the suspension device  550  (e.g., illustrated in  FIG.  5   ) such that the fourth support structure  510  is supported below the suspension device  550 . In one possible example, a portion of the suspension device  550  may be inserted through the attachment opening  602  such that the suspension device  550  can hold/attach/support the attachment structure  600 . 
     The fourth support structure  510  can include a first support portion  604  and a second support portion  606  that is spaced apart from the first support portion  604 . In an example, an attachment portion  608  can attach the first support portion  604  to the second support portion  606 . The first support portion  604  comprises a substantially flat/planar body on which the attachment structure  600  is supported. The first support portion  604  is elongated and includes opposing rounded ends. In other examples, the first support portion  604  is not limited to the illustrated size/shape, and, instead, may include quadrilateral shapes, ovoid shapes, or the like. 
     The second support portion  606  can have a generally similar or identical size/shape as the first support portion  604 . For example, the second support portion  606  comprises a substantially flat/planar body. The second support portion  606  is elongated and includes opposing rounded ends. 
     The attachment portion  608  can extend between the first support portion  604  and the second support portion  606 . In this example, the attachment portion  608  is positioned on an opposite side of the first support portion  604  from the attachment structure  600 . The attachment portion  608  can maintain the first support portion  604  spaced apart from the second support portion  606  such that the first support portion  604  and the second support portion  606  are generally immovable/fixed with respect to each other. 
     The fourth support structure  510  comprises a first connecting structure  620 . The first connecting structure  620  can extend between the first support portion  604  and the second support portion  606 . The first connecting structure  620  comprises any number of fasteners, including screws, bolts, nails, pins, or the like. In an example, the first connecting structure  620  is spaced apart from the attachment portion  608  to define a first opening  622 . The first opening  622  can extend between the first support portion  604  on an upper side and the second support portion  606  on a lower side. The first opening  622  may also be bounded by the attachment portion  608  on one side and the first connecting structure  620  on an opposing side. In the illustrated example, the first opening  622  is defined on a first side  624  of the attachment portion  608 . 
     The fourth support structure  510  comprises a second connecting structure  630 . The second connecting structure  630  can extend between the first support portion  604  and the second support portion  606 . The second connecting structure  630  comprises any number of fasteners, including screws, bolts, nails, pins, or the like. In an example, the second connecting structure  630  is spaced apart from the attachment portion  608  to define a second opening  632 . The second opening  632  can extend between the first support portion  604  on an upper side and the second support portion  606  on a lower side. The second opening  632  may also be bounded by the attachment portion  608  on one side and the second connecting structure  630  on an opposing side. In the illustrated example, the second opening  632  is defined on a second side  634  of the attachment portion  608 . 
     The fourth support structure  510  can include a first guide device  640 . In an example, the first guide device  640  extends between a first end  642  and a second end  644 . The first end  642  of the first guide device  640  can be attached to the first connecting structure  620 . The first guide device  640  can be attached in any number of ways to the first connecting structure  620 . In one possible example, the first connecting structure  620  can extend through the first guide device  640  (e.g., such as through an opening, or the like), such that the first guide device  640  is movably attached with respect to the first connecting structure  620 . 
     In the illustrated example, the first guide device  640  defines a first channel  646  disposed on a first lateral side  648  of the first guide device  640 . In some examples, the first channel  646  receives a first wire portion  650   a  of the guide wire  540  (illustrated in  FIG.  6   c   ). The first guide device  640  defines a second channel  654 . In some examples, the second channel  654  may extend parallel to the first channel  646  while in other examples, the second channel  654  and the first channel  646  may taper into each other to create the transition from the attachment portion  608  to re-engage with the second shield wire  542 . In the illustrated example, the second channel  654  is disposed on a second lateral side  656  of the first guide device  640 . In some examples, the second channel  654  receives a second wire portion  650   b  of the guide wire  540 . In the illustrated example of  FIG.  6   c   , the first opening  622  can movably receive the guide wire  540 . 
     The fourth support structure  510  can include a second guide device  670 . The second guide device  670  may be generally identical to the first guide device  640 . In an example, the second guide device  670  extends between a first end  672  and a second end  674 . The first end  672  of the second guide device  670  can be attached to the second connecting structure  630 . The second guide device  670  can be attached in any number of ways to the second connecting structure  630 . In one possible example, the second connecting structure  630  can extend through the second guide device  670  (e.g., such as through an opening, or the like), such that the second guide device  670  is movably attached with respect to the second connecting structure  630 . The first guide device  640  and the second guide device  670  can support the guide wire (e.g., guide wire loop, for example) to avoid fatigue issues under dynamic tension. 
     Returning to  FIG.  6   a   , in some examples, the first support portion  604 , the second support portion  606 , and the attachment portion  608  can be a unitary structure, e.g., a part that is cast as a single piece. In some examples, the fourth support structure  510  can include a mid-section  1000 . The mid-section  1000  can include a first flange  1002  to a first side  1004  of the mid-section  1000 . The fourth support structure  510  can also include a second flange  1006  to a second side  1008  of the mid-section  1000 . As shown, the second side  1008  can be opposite the first side  1004  relative to the mid-section  1000 . 
     The fourth support structure  510  can include a first projection  620  projecting from the first flange  1002 . The first projection  620  can extend downward from the first flange  1002  (e.g., toward the bottom of the figure). A first opening  622  is defined between the mid-section  1000  and the first projection  620 . The first opening  622  is configured to movably receive the first guide wire  540 . A second projection  630  projects from the second flange  1006 , and a second opening  632  is defined between the mid-section  1000  and the second projection  630 . The second opening  632  is configured to movably receive a second guide wire  542 . 
     In some examples, the first flange  1002  extends along a first flange axis  1010  and the second flange  1006  extends along a second flange axis  1012 . In some examples, the first flange axis  1010  is not parallel to or colinear with the second flange axis  1012 , in other words, the fourth support structure  510  is not necessarily fashioned along a straight line from end to end. 
     In some examples, the fourth support structure  510  can include a third flange  1014  to the first side  1004  of the mid-section  1000  and a fourth flange  1016  to the second side  1008  of the mid-section  1000 . As such, the first flange  1002  and the third flange  1014  define a third opening  1018  to receive the first guide device  640  for the first guide wire  540 . Similarly, the second flange  1006  and the fourth flange  1016  define a fourth opening  1020  to receive the second guide device  670  for the second guide wire  542 . 
     In such examples, the first guide device  640  and the second guide device  670  can be assembled to the fourth support structure  510  by sliding the first guide device  640  into the third opening  1018  and the second guide device  670  into the fourth opening  1020 . The first guide device  640  and the second guide device  670  are then attached to the first projection  620  and the second projection  630  by any suitable structure or method. 
     In the illustrated example, the second guide device  670  defines a first channel  676  disposed on a first lateral side  678  of the second guide device  670 . In some examples, the first channel  676  receives a first wire portion  680   a  of the second guide wire  542 . The second guide device  670  defines a second channel  684  extending parallel to the first channel  676 . In the illustrated example, the second channel  684  is disposed on a second lateral side  686  of the second guide device  670 . In some examples, the second channel  684  receives a second wire portion  680   b  of the second guide wire  542 . In the illustrated example of  FIG.  6   c   , the second opening  632  can movably receive the second guide wire  542 . 
     In operation, the first opening  622  can movably receive at least a portion of the guide wire  540 , such as ends of the first wire portion  650   a  and the second wire portion  650   b . As such, the guide wire  540 , by being supported by the guide device  640 , is movable due to the movable attachment between the guide device  640  and the first connecting structure  620 . Likewise, the second opening  634  can movably receive at least a portion of the second guide wire  542 , such as ends of the first wire portion  680   a  and the second wire portion  680   b . As such, the second guide wire  542 , by being supported by the second guide device  670 , is movable due to the movable attachment between the second guide device  670  and the second connecting structure  630 . 
     Returning to  FIG.  6   b   , at least one of the first support portion  604  or the second support portion  606  can physically limit the rotation of at least one of the first guide device  640  or the second guide device  670 . In some examples, the second support portion  606  can define a slot  1100  at least partially defined by a first wall  1104  and a second wall  1106 . The slot  1100  is configured to cooperate with a structure  1102  located on the guide devices  640 ,  670 . Any suitable physical embodiment can be used for the structure  1102  including, but not limited to, tabs, fins, buttons, etc. It can be seen in  FIG.  6   b   , that as the guide device  640 ,  670  rotates, the structure  1102  moves with respect to the slot  1100 . At a particular position, the structure  1102  will contact a first wall  1104  or a second wall  1106  providing a physical interference between the support portion  604 ,  606  and the guide device  640 ,  670 . In this way, the rotation of the guide device  640 ,  670  can be limited as it rotates about the connecting structures  620 ,  630 . 
     Of course, in some examples, the slot  1100  and the structure  1102  can switch locations without affecting the limitation of rotation. For example, the slot  1100  can be defined by the guide device  640 ,  670  while the structure can be attached to the first or second support portion  606 ,  606 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  6   d   , another example of the fourth support structure  510  is illustrated. In this example, the first support portion  604  defines a first opening  622 . The first guide device  640  defines a second opening  688  (shown in  FIG.  6   b   ). The first connecting structure  620  is configured to pass through the first opening  622  and the second opening  688  to connect the first guide device  640  to the first support portion  604 . As with previously discussed examples of the fourth support structure  510 , the first guide device  640  defines a first channel  646  into which the first wire portion  650   a  of the first guide wire  540  (shown in  FIG.  6   c   ) is received. Additionally, the first channel  646  extends a distance in a direction substantially parallel to a direction along which the first guide wire  540  extends. 
     Returning to  FIG.  6   b   , the first connecting structure  620  has a first dimension  690  and the second opening  688  has a second dimension  692 . As shown, the first dimension  690  is greater than the second dimension  692 . In some examples, the first connecting structure  620  is a threaded connector. The first dimension  690  can be a width of a portion of the threaded connector, such as the distance across the faces of a nut or the head of a bolt. In  FIG.  6   b   , the first connecting structure has been removed to show the second opening  688 , and the first dimension  690  is shown at the second connecting structure  630  for ease of explanation. Because the first dimension  690  is greater than the second dimension  692 , the first guide device  640  is prevented from falling away from the first support structure  604 . 
     As with previous examples of the fourth support structure  510 , the first support portion  604  can define a third opening, and the second guide device  670  can define a fourth opening that are similar or the same as the first opening  622  and the second opening  688 . Indeed, the second connecting structure  630  is configured to pass through the third opening and the fourth opening to connect the second guide device  670  to the first support portion  604 . 
     Returning to  FIG.  6   d   , the fourth support structure  510  does not necessarily include an attachment portion as was described with previous examples. In the example shown in  FIG.  6   d   , the first support portion  604  can be separated from the second support portion by the first guide device  640  and the second guide device  670 . As such the first opening  622  and the second opening  632  can be contiguous and not separated by an attachment portion  608 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  6   e   , another example of the fourth support device  510  is illustrated. In some examples, the second support portion  606  (shown in  FIG.  6   a   ) is not included. Without the second support portion  606 , the first guide device  640  and the second guide device  670  attach directly to the first support portion  604  using the first and second projections or connecting structures  620 ,  630 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  6   f   , another example of the fourth support device  510  is illustrated. In some examples, both the second support portion  606  (shown in  FIG.  6   a   ) and the attachment portion  608  (shown in  FIG.  6   a   ) are not included. Attachment of the first guide device  640  and the second guide device  670  and operation of these examples of the fourth support device  510  are similar to the example shown in  FIG.  6     e.    
     Turning to  FIG.  6   g   , an exploded view of an example fourth support device  510  is illustrated. 
     Turning to  FIG.  7   a   , an example of a fifth support structure  700  is illustrated. The fifth support structure  700  can be positioned in the illustrated locations of  FIG.  5   , for example. In an example, the fifth support structure  700  can divert the robot  102  from the shield wire  104  to the bridge  504  and/or from the bridge  504  to the shield wire  104 . While  FIG.  5    illustrates two examples of the fifth support structure  700 , the example of the fifth support structure  700  illustrated in  FIG.  7   a    is generally identical to either of the two fifth support structures  700  that are illustrated in  FIG.  5   . The fifth support structure  700  comprises any number of materials, including metals, plastics, composite materials, or the like. In this example, the fifth support structure  700  has at least some degree of rigidity/stiffness so as to support the guide wire  540 , the robot  102 , etc. 
     The fifth support structure  700  includes at least some structures that are identical to structures of the fourth support structure  510 . For example, the fifth support structure  700  may include the first support portion  604 , the second support portion  606 , the attachment portion  608 , the first connecting structure  620 , and the second connecting structure  630 . Additionally, the fifth support structure  700  may include the guide wire  540  (comprising the first wire portion  650   a  and the second wire portion  650   b ) or the second guide wire  542  (comprising the first wire portion  680   a  and the second wire portion  680   b ) received within the first opening  622  and the second guide wire  542  (comprising the first wire portion  680   a  and the second wire portion  680   b ) received within the first opening  622 . The fifth support structure  700  may also include the first guide device  640  and the second guide device  670 . 
     In the illustrated example of  FIG.  7   a   , the shield wire  104  can extend from the guide wire opening  242  of the guide wire  240 . The shield wire  104  can be extend (e.g., from right to left and out of the left-hand side of the page in  FIG.  7   a   ) to be attached to the utility structure  502  (illustrated in  FIG.  5   ). The fifth support structure  700  can include an attachment structure  702 . The attachment structure  702  can be attached to (e.g., connected, formed with, etc.) the first support portion  604 . The attachment structure  702  can project outwardly (e.g., upwardly) from the first support portion  604  in a direction away from the attachment portion  608 , the second support portion  606 , etc. 
     The attachment structure  702  of the fifth support structure  700  defines a third channel  704  into which the shield wire  104  is received. In this example, the third channel  704  comprises an opening, space, gap, or the like that is sized/shaped to receive the shield wire  104 . The third channel  704  and, thus, the shield wire  104 , may extend in a direction that is non-parallel to a direction along which the fifth support structure  700  extends. As such, in this example, the shield wire  104  is not in-line with the fifth support structure  700  (in contrast to the example of  FIG.  2   ), such that the fifth support structure  700  functions to divert the shield wire  104 . In particular, the third channel  704  may extend upwardly towards the utility structure  502 . Accordingly, the support structure  110  may pass through the robot  102  while the fifth support structure  700  does not, but, rather, diverts the robot  102  off track or off of the shield wire  104 . 
     In some examples, the attachment structure  702  comprises a fastener  710  that allows for the third channel  704  to be selectively opened/closed. For example, the fastener  710  is configured to be loosened, for example, to allow for access to the third channel  704 , such that the shield wire  104  may be inserted or removed from the third channel  704 . The attachment structure  702  has at least some degree or rigidity/stiffness, such that the attachment structure  702  can hang from the shield wire  104  and support the robot  102 . 
     In operation, the fifth support structure  700  allows for the robot  102  to be diverted to the bridge  504  from the shield wire  104 . For example, the robot  102  can traverse/move along the shield wire  104  and the guide wire  240  in a right to left direction in  FIG.  7   a   . The robot  102  can disengage from the shield wire  104  and is guided by the guide wire  240  towards the bridge  504 . In such an example, the robot  102  (moving right to left in  FIG.  7   a   ) can engage and traverse along the first support portion  604  and the second support portion  606 , and then along the first wire portion  650   a ,  680   a  and the second wire portion  650   b ,  680   b.    
     Similarly, in operation, the fifth support structure  700  allows for the robot  102  to be diverted from the bridge  504  to the shield wire  104 . For example, the robot  102  can traverse/move along the bridge  504  in a left to right direction in  FIG.  7   a   . The robot  102  can engage and traverse along the first support portion  604  and the second support portion  606 . The robot can continue to move (left to right in  FIG.  7   a   ) before engaging and holding the guide wire  240  first, and then the shield wire  104 . 
     Turning now to  FIG.  7   b   , an example of the fifth support structure is illustrated. In these examples, the attachment portion  608  (shown in  FIG.  7   a   ) is not included. As such, the first opening  622  and the second opening  632  are contiguous and can form a single undivided opening  712 . In the examples represented by  FIG.  7   b   , the first support portion  604  can be separated from the second support portion by the first guide device  640  and the second guide device  670 . 
     Turning now to  FIG.  8   a   , an example of the robot  102  is illustrated. It will be appreciated that the robot  102  is illustrated generically/schematically in  FIGS.  8   a  and  8   b    because the robot  102  includes any number of sizes, structures, configurations, etc. Indeed, in other examples, the robot  102  may include additional parts/structures and/or may be more complicated than as illustrated. 
     The robot  102  can include a base  800 . While the base  800  is illustrated as having a generally rectangular shape, other shapes are envisioned. Moreover, the base can be larger or smaller than as illustrated, and, in some examples, may have grooves, openings, channels, or the like extending therein (e.g., to accommodate for the damper device  344 ). 
     The robot  102  can include a first gripping structure  810 . The first griping structure  810  may be supported by the base  800 , with the first gripping structure  810  selectively movable with respect to the base  800 . The first gripping structure  810  comprises any number of structures. In an example, the first gripping structure  810  may include one or more wheels, rollers, or the like. It will be appreciated that the first gripping structure  810  of  FIG.  8   a    may be larger or smaller than as illustrated, and that only a portion of the first gripping structure  810  is illustrated in  FIG.  8     a.    
     The first gripping structure  810  can define a first channel  812 . The first channel  812  defines an opening, space, recess, gap, passage, or the like in the first gripping structure  810 . The first channel  812  comprises any number of sizes/shapes, and in other examples, may be larger or smaller in size than as illustrated. In general, the first channel  812  can receive and/or hold one or more items/structures therein. 
     The robot  102  can include a second gripping structure  820 . The second gripping structure  820  may be supported by the base  800 , with the second gripping structure  820  selectively movable with respect to the base  800 . In the illustrated example, the second gripping structure  820  is generally identical to the first gripping structure  810 . The second gripping structure  820  comprises any number of structures. In an example, the second gripping structure  820  may include one or more wheels, rollers, or the like. It will be appreciated that the second gripping structure  820  of  FIG.  8   a    may be larger or smaller than as illustrated, and that only a portion of the second gripping structure  820  is illustrated in  FIG.  8     a.    
     The second gripping structure  820  can define a second channel  822 . The second channel  822  defines an opening, space, recess, gap, passage, or the like in the second gripping structure  820 . The second channel  822  comprises any number of sizes/shapes, and in other examples, may be larger or smaller in size than as illustrated. In general, the second channel  822  can receive and/or hold one or more items/structures therein. 
     While two gripping structures (e.g., the first gripping structure  810  and the second gripping structure  820 ) are illustrated in  FIG.  8   a   , it will be appreciated that any number of gripping structures are envisioned. In some examples, the first gripping structure  810  may comprise a plurality of first gripping structures  810  arranged side by side (e.g., extending into and out of the page). Similarly, the second gripping structure  820  is not limited to including one second gripping structure  820 , and in other examples, may comprise a plurality of second gripping structures  820  arranged side by side (e.g., extending into and out of the page). The non-illustrated, additional first gripping structures  810  may be generally identical to the illustrated first gripping structure  810 . Likewise, the non-illustrated, additional second gripping structures  820  may be generally identical to the illustrated second gripping structure  820 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  8   b   , the first gripping structure  810  and/or the second gripping structure  820  can be moved along a movement direction  830 . In this example, the first gripping structure  810  may move along the movement direction  830  towards the second gripping structure  820 . Likewise, the second gripping structure  820  may move along the movement direction  830  towards the first gripping structure  810 . By moving the first gripping structures  810 ,  820  in the movement direction  830 , the first channel  812  and the second channel  822  are brought closer together. As such, items (e.g., guide wire(s), shield wire, etc.) can be received and held within the first channel  812  and the second channel  822 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  9   a   , an example of the robot  102  gripping the guide wire  240  (or the guide wire  540 , the second guide wire  542 , etc.) is illustrated. It will be appreciated that the respective dimensions of the robot  102 , the guide wire  240 , the shield wire  104 , etc. are not drawn to scale. Rather,  FIG.  9   a    is merely intended to illustrate an example of the robot  102  engaging the guide wire  240  (or the guide wire  540 , the second guide wire  542 , etc.), the shield wire  104 , etc. In operation, however, the robot  102 , in particular the first gripping structure  810  and/or the second gripping structure  820 , may contact/touch the guide wire  240  (or the guide wire  540 , the second guide wire  542 , etc.). 
       FIG.  9   a    illustrates positions of the robot  102  along lines  9   a - 9   a  in  FIGS.  2   a  and  3   b   , for example. In these examples, the first gripping structure  810  and the second gripping structure  820  can be moved towards each other (e.g., along the movement direction  830 ). As such, the first channel  812  and the second channel  822  define an internal space into which the guide wire  240 , which receives the shield wire  104 , is received. 
     The robot  102  can move (e.g., into and/or out of the page) while traversing the shield wire  104 . As the robot  102  encounters the guide wire  240  (as illustrated in  FIG.  9   a   ), the guide wire  240  (which receives the shield wire  104  therein) can be received within the first channel  812  and the second channel  822 . The guide wire  240  is therefore dimensioned to facilitate disengagement of the robot  102  from the shield wire  104  and engagement of the robot  102  with the guide wire  240 . For example, the guide wire  240  has a cross-sectional shape that generally matches the cross-sectional shape of the shield wire  104 , with the guide wire  240  receiving the shield wire  104  therein. 
     Turning to  FIG.  9   b   , positions of the robot  102  along lines  9   b - 9   b  of  FIGS.  2   a  and  3   b    are illustrated.  FIG.  9   b    further illustrates the guide wire  240  being dimensioned to facilitate disengagement of the robot  102  from the shield wire  104  and engagement of the robot  102  with the guide wire  240 . For example, as the robot  102  continues to move along the guide wire  240  (e.g., into/out of the page), the guide wire  240  can split into two portions: the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246 . The shield wire  104  is positioned between the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246 . 
     As the robot  102  moves along the guide wire  240  between the positions illustrated in  FIGS.  9   a  and  9   b   , the first gripping structure  810  and the second gripping structure  820  may be moved apart (e.g., in a direction opposite the movement direction  830 ). This movement of the first gripping structure  810  and the second gripping structure  820  is caused by the guide wire  240  separating to form the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246 . Indeed, the first wire portion  244 , positioned in the first channel  812 , causes the first gripping structure  810  to move outwardly while the second wire portion, positioned in the second channel  822 , causes the second gripping structure  820  to move outwardly. As such, the guide wire  240  is dimensioned, such as by splitting into the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246 , to further facilitate disengagement of the robot  102  from the shield wire  104  and engagement of the robot  102  with the guide wire  240  (e.g., with the first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246 ). 
     In this and the following examples, the robot  102 , in particular the first gripping structure  810  and the second gripping structure  820 , has at least some degree of gripping force to maintain the robot  102  in association with the shield wire  104 , the guide wire  240 , etc. For example, the first gripping structure  810  and the second gripping structure  820  have a gripping force directed along the movement direction  830  such that the first gripping structure  810  and the second gripping structure  820  can sandwich and hold any structures therewithin. In an example, the first gripping structure  810  is biased towards the second gripping structure  820  while the second gripping structure  820  is biased towards the first gripping structure  810 . As such, the robot  102  is generally limited from inadvertently falling off and/or becoming dislodged from the shield wire  104 , the guide wire  240 , etc. 
     Turning to  FIG.  9   c   , positions of the robot  102  along lines  9   c - 9   c  of  FIGS.  2   a  and  3   b    are illustrated.  FIG.  9   c    further illustrates the robot  102  traversing the support structure  110  or the second support structure  300 , for example. In this example, the first wire portion  244  is positioned within the first channel  210  of the support structure  110  or the first channel  310  of the second support structure  300 . The second wire portion  246  is positioned within the second channel  220  of the support structure  110  or the second channel  310  of the second support structure  300 . 
     In this example, the first channel  210 ,  310  may be dimensioned to further facilitate disengagement of the robot  102  from the shield wire  104 . For example, the robot  102  may move along the shield wire  104  (e.g., before  FIG.  9   a   ) and then may move along the guide wire  240  (e.g., first wire portion  244  and the second wire portion  246 ). Due to the first wire portion  244  being positioned in the first channel  210 ,  310 , the first channel  812  of the first gripping structure  810  can receive the first wire portion  244  and, in some examples, a portion of the support structure  101  or the second support structure  300 . As such, the first channel  210  of the support structure  110  and the first channel  310  of the second support structure  300  are dimensioned to facilitate engagement of the robot  102  with the first wire portion  244 . 
     Likewise, in this example, the second channel  220 ,  320  may be dimensioned to further facilitate disengagement of the robot  102  from the shield wire  104 . For example, due to the second wire portion  246  being positioned in the second channel  220 ,  320 , the second channel  822  of the second gripping structure  820  can receive the second wire portion  246  and, in some examples, a portion of the support structure  101  or the second support structure  300 . As such, the second channel  220  of the support structure  110  and the second channel  320  of the second support structure  300  are dimensioned to facilitate engagement of the robot  102  with the second wire portion  246 . 
     In this example, the robot  102  can engage (e.g., grip, hold, etc.) the first wire portion  244  and, in some examples, a portion of the support structure  101  or the second support structure  300 . Likewise, the robot  102  can engage (e.g., grip, hold, etc.) the second wire portion  246  and, in some examples, a portion of the support structure  101  or the second support structure  300 . As such, the robot  102  can traverse the support structure  110  and/or the second support structure  300 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  9   d   , a position of the robot  102  along lines  9   d - 9   d  of  FIG.  6   c    is illustrated. It will be appreciated that since the fourth support structure  510  of  FIG.  6   c    is similar and/or identical in some respects to the fifth support structure  700  of  FIG.  7   a   , that the illustrated position of the robot  102  with respect to the fourth support structure  510  in  FIG.  9   d    may also be representative of the fifth support structure  700 . 
     In this example, the first wire portion  650   a ,  680   a  is positioned in the first channel  646 ,  676  of the first guide device  640  or the second guide device  670 . The second wire portion  650   b ,  680   b  may be positioned in the second channel  654 ,  684  of the first guide device  640  or the second guide device  670 . As with the previous examples, the first channel  646 ,  676  is dimensioned to facilitate engagement of the robot  102  with the first wire portion  650   a ,  680   a . For example, the first gripping structure  810  can receive the first wire portion  650   a ,  680   a  within the first channel  812 . The robot  102  can traverse the first wire portion  650   a ,  680   a  by moving along the guide wire  540 ,  542  (e.g., into and out of the page). 
     Likewise, in some examples, the second channel  654 ,  684  is dimensioned to facilitate engagement of the robot  102  with the second wire portion  650   b ,  680   b . For example, the second gripping structure  820  can receive the second wire portion  650   b ,  680   b  within the second channel  822 . The robot  102  can traverse the second wire portion  650   b ,  680   b  by moving along the guide wire  540 ,  542  (e.g., into and out of the page). The robot  102  can then traverse the fourth support structure  510  by receiving portions of the fourth support structure  510  within the first channel  812  and the second channel  822 , such that the robot  102  engages (e.g., grips, holds, receives) edges of the fourth support structure  510 . 
     Turning to  FIG.  9   e   , a position of the robot  102  along lines  9   e - 9   e  of FIG. 4  is illustrated. In this example, the first support portion  420  is dimensioned to facilitate disengagement of the robot  102  from the first support portion  420  and engagement of the robot  102  with the first support edge  404  and the second support edge  406  of the body  401  of the third support structure  400 . The first channel  812  of the first gripping structure  810  and the second channel  822  of the second gripping structure  820  can engage (e.g., grip, hold, receive, etc.) the first support portion  420 . 
     As the robot  102  traverses the first support portion  420  and moves towards the body  401  of the third support structure  400 , the robot  102  can disengage from the first support portion  420 . In this example, the first support portion  420  may be dimensioned to match a cross-sectional shape of the body  401  of the third support structure  400 . As such, the robot  102  can engage the body  401  of the third support structure  400 , such as by receiving the first support edge  404  within the first channel  812  and the second support edge  406  within the second channel  822 . 
     The second support portion  430  is dimensioned to facilitate disengagement of the robot  102  from the first support edge  404  and the second support edge  406  of the body  401  and engagement of the robot  102  with the second support portion  430 . In this example, the second support portion  430  may be dimensioned to match the cross-sectional shape of the body  401  of the third support structure  400 . As such, the robot  102  can disengage from the first support edge  404  within the first channel  812  and the second support edge  406  within the second channel  822 . The robot  102  can then engage the second support portion  430 , such as by receiving edge portions of the second support portion  430  within the first channel  812  and the second channel  822 . 
     Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing at least some of the claims. 
     Many modifications may be made to the instant disclosure without departing from the scope or spirit of the claimed subject matter. Unless specified otherwise, “first,” “second,” or the like are not intended to imply a temporal aspect, a spatial aspect, an ordering, etc. Rather, such terms are merely used as identifiers, names, etc. for features, elements, items, etc. For example, a first cover portion and a second cover portion generally correspond to cover portion A and cover portion B or two different or two identical cover portions or the same cover portion. 
     Moreover, “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, illustration, etc., and not necessarily as advantageous. As used in this application, “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or”. In addition, “a” and “an” as used in this application are generally to be construed to mean “one or more” unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be directed to a singular form. Also, at least one of A and B or the like generally means A or B or both A and B. Furthermore, to the extent that “includes”, “having”, “has”, “with”, or variants thereof are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to “comprising”. 
     Also, although the disclosure has been illustrated and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent alterations and modifications will occur to others skilled in the art based upon a reading and understanding of this specification and the annexed drawings. The disclosure includes all such modifications and alterations and is limited only by the scope of the following claims.