公开(公告)号：US20140238762A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14271203

申请日：2014-05-06

Applicant: Orbotix, Inc.

Inventor： Paul Berberian ,  Ian Bernstein ,  Adam Wilson ,  Kevin Hemmings ,  Ross MacGregor

IPC: B62D61/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H33/005 ,  B62D61/00 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0259 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D2201/0214 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: Disclosed are a multi-purposed, self-propelled device and method for operation of the self-propelled device. Certain variations can include a spherical housing having an internal drive system and a multifunctional payload space for use in a variety of applications.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自推进装置的多用途自推进装置和方法。 某些变型可以包括具有内部驱动系统和用于各种应用的多功能有效载荷空间的球形壳体。

公开(公告)号：US20150224941A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14691349

申请日：2015-04-20

Applicant: Orbotix, Inc.

Inventor： Ian H. Bernstein ,  Adam Wilson ,  Kong Chun ,  Ross MacGregor

IPC: B60R11/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B62D61/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0022 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H33/005 ,  A63H33/26 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B60R2011/007 ,  B62D39/00 ,  B62D61/00 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D2201/0214 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system including one or more motors. The internal drive system acts to provide power to an interior surface of the spherical housing, thereby causing the self-propelled device to move. A biasing assembly can be included to enable the internal drive system to continuously engage an inner surface of the spherical housing. An external accessory magnetically interacts with interior magnetic components through the spherical housing such that as the self-propelled device rotates and maneuvers, the accessory component maintains a positional relationship to a top portion of the self-propelled device.

Abstract translation: 自推进装置包括球形壳体和包括一个或多个马达的内部驱动系统。 内部驱动系统用于向球形壳体的内表面提供动力，从而使自推进装置移动。 可以包括偏压组件以使得内部驱动系统能够连续地接合球形壳体的内表面。 外部附件通过球形壳体与内部磁性部件磁性地相互作用，使得当自推进装置旋转和操纵时，附件部件保持与自推进装置顶部的位置关系。

公开(公告)号：US20150175202A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14137954

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Orbotix, Inc.

Inventor： Ross MacGregor ,  Ian H. Bernstein ,  Adam Wilson

IPC: B62D11/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B62D11/04

CPC classification number: G05D1/0011 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K17/043 ,  B60K2001/0438 ,  B60Y2200/81 ,  B62D61/00 ,  B62K11/007 ,  G05D2201/02

Abstract: A self-propelled device is disclosed that includes a center of mass drive system. The self-propelled device includes a substantially cylindrical body and wheels, with each wheel having a diameter substantially equivalent to the body. The self-propelled device may further include an internal drive system with a center of mass below a rotational axis of the wheels. Operation and maneuvering of the self-propelled device may be performed via active displacement of the center of mass.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括质心驱动系统的自推进装置。 自推进装置包括基本上圆柱形的主体和轮子，每个车轮的直径基本上等于车身。 自推进装置还可以包括内部驱动系统，其质心小于车轮的旋转轴线。 自推进装置的操作和操纵可以通过主动位移的质心进行。