Collapsible wheel
    41.
    发明授权
    Collapsible wheel 有权
    可折叠轮

    公开(公告)号:US08011736B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-06

    申请号:US12348303

    申请日:2009-01-04

    Applicant: Fu-Hsing Tan

    Inventor: Fu-Hsing Tan

    CPC classification number: B60B19/04 B60B1/06 B60B25/02

    Abstract: A collapsible wheel includes a rim formed of a number of arched rim elements pivotally connected into an endless series, a connector with a shaft for connection to a golf bag carrier, pushcart or baby cart, a hub sleeved onto the shaft of the connector, first spokes each having one end connected to the rim and the other end for stopping against the periphery of the hug, and second spokes each having an outer spoke segment connected to the rim and an inner spoke segment that has one end hinged to the outer spoke segment and the other end hinged to the hub.

    Abstract translation: 可折叠轮包括由多个可枢转地连接到环形系列中的多个拱形边缘元件形成的边缘,具有用于连接到高尔夫球袋托架的轴的连接器,手推车或婴儿车,套在连接器的轴上的轮毂,第一 辐条各自具有连接到轮辋的一端,另一端用于阻止所述抱抱的周边,并且所述第二轮辐每个具有连接到所述轮辋的外轮辋部分和内轮辋节段,所述内轮辋部分的一端铰接到所述外轮辋部分 另一端铰接到轮毂上。

    Centrifugal wheel
    42.
    发明授权
    Centrifugal wheel 有权
    离心轮

    公开(公告)号:US08006728B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-30

    申请号:US12390281

    申请日:2009-02-20

    Applicant: Geoffrey McCue

    Inventor: Geoffrey McCue

    CPC classification number: B60B19/04 B60B11/02 B60B21/12

    Abstract: A centrifugal wheel apparatus for a vehicle having a plurality of pivoting elements attachable to an interior of a vehicle wheel that, when subjected to centripetal force, pivot away from the vehicle wheel and toward a pneumatic tire attached to the vehicle wheel to reshape the pneumatic tire into a dome thereby decreasing surface contact between the vehicle and a surface so that the vehicle may travel with less resistance and increased economy.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的离心轮装置,其具有可连接到车轮内部的多个枢转元件,当经受向心力时,所述多个枢转元件枢转远离所述车轮并朝向附接到所述车轮的充气轮胎重新形成所述充气轮胎 进入圆顶,从而减少车辆和表面之间的表面接触,使得车辆可以以更小的阻力和更高的经济性行进。

    ANTI-SINK RIM
    43.
    发明申请
    ANTI-SINK RIM 有权
    防溅RIM

    公开(公告)号:US20090015058A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-15

    申请号:US11914623

    申请日:2006-05-12

    Inventor: Philippe Biesse

    CPC classification number: B60B15/263 B60B19/04

    Abstract: The invention relates to a device which is used to free a vehicle that has become stuck in terrain or to reduce the risk of same, through the use of an additional tread which is disposed parallel to that of each wheel of the vehicle. The additional tread can take the form of an air chamber (2 or 10a and 10b) which may or may not be covered with a tire (11) or of a band comprising different coupling profiles (13, 14 or 15). Said tread is mounted to an anti-sink rim essentially comprising a conical profile (1.2) and a flange (1.1) which is centered in relation to, and applied against the outer side of the rim of the vehicle wheel using at least three bolts having special heads (6), which are inserted and coupled in respective openings in the flange and rim. The diameter of the system is smaller than that of the wheel in order to facilitate mounting and to reduce the risk of interference with the body of the vehicle. The conical shape of the rim profile (1.2) lends natural stiffness to the system and, when not in use, enables same to be easily stacked in order to minimize the storage space required.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种装置,其用于通过使用与车辆的每个车轮平行设置的附加胎面来释放已经被卡在地形中的车辆或者降低其风险。 额外的胎面可以采用可以覆盖轮胎(11)或可能不被轮胎(11)或包括不同联轴器轮廓(13,14或15)的带的空气室(2或10a和10b)的形式。 所述胎面安装到基本上包括圆锥形轮廓(1.2)和凸缘(1.1)的防倾倒边缘,所述锥形轮廓(1.2)和凸缘(1.1),其相对于车轮的轮缘的外侧对中并且施加到所述凸缘(1.1),所述凸缘(1.1)使用至少三个具有 特殊头部(6),其插入并联接在凸缘和边缘中的相应开口中。 系统的直径小于车轮的直径,以便于安装,并降低与车体的干扰的风险。 轮缘轮廓(1.2)的圆锥形使系统具有自然刚度,并且在不使用时使其能够容易地堆叠,以便使所需的存储空间最小化。

    Adjustable diameter wheel assembly, and methods and vehicles using same
    44.
    发明授权
    Adjustable diameter wheel assembly, and methods and vehicles using same 有权
    可调节直径的轮组件,以及使用其的方法和车辆

    公开(公告)号:US06860346B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-01

    申请号:US10417296

    申请日:2003-04-16

    CPC classification number: B60B15/00 B60B19/04 B62D57/00 B62D57/028

    Abstract: A powered wheel assembly, and method and ground-engaging vehicle (e.g., a robotic vehicle) using the same, are provided. The vehicle incorporates at least one of the wheel assemblies on its chassis body. In addition to its ability to propel the vehicle across a surface, the wheel assembly is reconfigurable between a retracted configuration, wherein the wheel assembly has a first rolling diameter, and an expanded configuration, wherein the wheel assembly has a second rolling diameter greater than the first rolling diameter. A drive motor assembly may both rotate the wheel assembly, e.g., propel the vehicle across a surface, and selectively actuate the wheel assembly from the first rolling diameter to the second rolling diameter, or to any intermediate rolling diameter.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种动力轮组件,以及使用其的方法和地面接合车辆(例如机器人车辆)。 该车辆将至少一个车轮组件并入其底盘主体。 除了能够通过表面推动车辆的能力之外,车轮组件可重新配置在缩回构型之间,其中车轮组件具有第一滚动直径和膨胀构型,其中车轮组件的第二滚动直径大于 第一轧直径。 驱动马达组件可以同时旋转车轮组件,例如,推动车辆跨越表面,并且选择性地将车轮组件从第一轧制直径驱动到第二轧制直径,或任意中间轧制直径。

    Adjustable diameter wheel assembly, and methods and vehicles using same
    45.
    发明申请
    Adjustable diameter wheel assembly, and methods and vehicles using same 有权
    可调节直径的轮组件,以及使用其的方法和车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20040000439A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-01

    申请号:US10417296

    申请日:2003-04-16

    CPC classification number: B60B15/00 B60B19/04 B62D57/00 B62D57/028

    Abstract: A powered wheel assembly, and method and ground-engaging vehicle (e.g., a robotic vehicle) using the same, are provided. The vehicle incorporates at least one of the wheel assemblies on its chassis body. In addition to its ability to propel the vehicle across a surface, the wheel assembly is reconfigurable between a retracted configuration, wherein the wheel assembly has a first rolling diameter, and an expanded configuration, wherein the wheel assembly has a second rolling diameter greater than the first rolling diameter. A drive motor assembly may both rotate the wheel assembly, e.g., propel the vehicle across a surface, and selectively actuate the wheel assembly from the first rolling diameter to the second rolling diameter, or to any intermediate rolling diameter.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种动力轮组件,以及使用其的方法和地面接合车辆(例如机器人车辆)。 该车辆将至少一个车轮组件并入其底盘主体。 除了能够通过表面推动车辆的能力之外,车轮组件可重新配置在缩回构型之间,其中车轮组件具有第一滚动直径和膨胀构型,其中车轮组件的第二滚动直径大于 第一轧直径。 驱动马达组件可以同时旋转车轮组件,例如,推动车辆跨越表面,并且选择性地将车轮组件从第一轧制直径驱动到第二轧制直径,或任意中间轧制直径。

    MOBILE ROBOTS WITH SHAPE-CHANGING TENSEGRITY STRUCTURES

    公开(公告)号:US20240351370A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-24

    申请号:US18638447

    申请日:2024-04-17

    CPC classification number: B60B19/04 B25J5/007

    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a robotic wheel that includes a tensegrity structure, an inner hub, an outer hub, and a cable. The tensegrity structure includes multiple rigid rods and multiple elastic cables, and the tensegrity structure defines a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end. The inner hub is disposed at the first end of the tensegrity structure and the outer hub is disposed at the second end of the tensegrity structure. The cable is in contact with the outer hub, extends through the tensegrity structure parallel to the longitudinal axis, and extends through the inner hub. The cable is operable to retract to transition the tensegrity structure to a collapsed state and to extend to transition the tensegrity structure an expanded state.

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