公开(公告)号：US20240270014A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18468201

申请日：2023-09-15

Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY ,  KIA CORPORATION

Inventor： Ji Woo HA ,  Hun Keon KO ,  Kyung Min KIM ,  Hyeon Sik SHIN ,  Tae Yu KIM

IPC: B60B19/04 ,  B60B25/02

CPC classification number: B60B19/04 ,  B60B25/02 ,  B62D57/022

Abstract: Disclosed is a movable object which includes a wheel assembly including a main rotary part that rotates about a first rotational axis and a variable rotary part that moves relative to the main rotary part in a direction not aligned with the first rotational axis. The variable rotary part rotates at the same angular velocity as a main angular velocity when the main rotary part rotates, the main angular velocity being an angular velocity of the main rotary part.

公开(公告)号：US11884102B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17927807

申请日：2020-08-18

Applicant: NIKKO TOYS LIMITED

Inventor： Jesse Boyer

IPC: B60B19/04 ,  A63H17/26

CPC classification number: B60B19/04 ,  A63H17/266 ,  B60B2900/351 ,  B60B2900/551

Abstract: An expandable wheel (100) assembly attached to a vehicle includes a circular rim disc (200) operable to receive a plurality of drive members (300) about its circumference. The drive members (300) are pivotally connected to the rim disc (200) and expand outward from the rim disc (200) via sliding levers (500) when a rotational force is applied to the rim disc (200). As a result, the drive members (300) increase the ground clearance and enhance the ability for the vehicle to negotiate variable terrain while also increasing the top velocity of the vehicle. The expandable wheel (100) assembly contracts to a circumferential closed position when the rotational force is removed.

公开(公告)号：US20190092090A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-28

申请号：US16206679

申请日：2018-11-30

Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Inventor： John A. Solheim ,  Eric V. Cole ,  Neil J. Clark

IPC: B60B9/04 ,  B60B19/04 ,  B60B25/00 ,  B60B19/02

CPC classification number: B60B9/04 ,  B60B9/26 ,  B60B19/02 ,  B60B19/04 ,  B60B25/00 ,  B60B25/004 ,  B60B2320/10 ,  B60B2320/50 ,  B60B2340/30 ,  B60B2900/313 ,  B60B2900/351 ,  B60Y2200/86 ,  Y10T29/49513

Abstract: Embodiments of collapsible wheels and methods of making collapsible wheels are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

公开(公告)号：US20180118292A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15567782

申请日：2016-04-20

Applicant: The Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University

Inventor： KELLY REHM ,  MICHAEL GERALD PUOPOLO

IPC: B62D57/02 ,  B60B3/00 ,  B60B9/28

CPC classification number: B62D57/022 ,  A63H33/005 ,  B60B3/001 ,  B60B3/002 ,  B60B9/28 ,  B60B19/00 ,  B60B19/02 ,  B60B19/04 ,  B60Y2200/40 ,  B60Y2200/80 ,  B62D57/00 ,  B66F3/10

Abstract: An embodiment is developed for a cylindrically shaped, elliptical rolling robot that has the ability to morph its outer surface as it rolls. The morphing actuation alters lengths of the major and minor axes, resulting in a torque imbalance that rolls the robot along faster or brakes its motion. A control scheme is implemented, whereby angular position and horizontal velocity are used as feedback to trigger and define morphing actuation. A goal of the control scheme is to cause the robot to follow a given velocity profile comprised of steps and ramps. Equations of motion for the rolling robot are formulated, which include rolling resistance torque caused by deformation of the outer surface tread. A computer program solves the equations of motion, and resulting plots show that by automatically morphing its shape in a periodic fashion, the rolling robot is able to commence from an initial position, achieve constant average velocity and slow itself.

公开(公告)号：US20150021873A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US13946321

申请日：2013-07-19

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Anthony D. Drury ,  Richard Randon Durbin

IPC: B60B19/04 ,  B60B31/00 ,  B60B37/10

CPC classification number: B60B19/04 ,  B60B31/00 ,  B60B37/10 ,  B60C5/18 ,  B60C5/20 ,  B60C5/24 ,  B60C7/125 ,  B60C23/0496 ,  B60C2200/14 ,  Y10T29/49492 ,  Y10T152/10522

Abstract: A wheel assembly for use with a vehicle is provided. The wheel assembly includes a first inner wheel portion, a second inner wheel portion positioned adjacent to the first inner wheel portion, a first wheel bladder coupled to the first inner wheel portion, and a second wheel bladder coupled to the second inner wheel portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与车辆一起使用的车轮组件。 车轮组件包括第一内轮部分，邻近第一内轮部分定位的第二内轮部分，联接到第一内轮部分的第一轮囊和联接到第二内轮部分的第二轮囊。

公开(公告)号：US20140373988A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-25

申请号：US14461569

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: LIFT-OFF TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Gary FISHER

IPC: B60B9/06 ,  B64G1/16

CPC classification number: B60B9/06 ,  B60B19/04 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B64G1/66 ,  B64G4/00 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06Q99/00

Abstract: A method for producing designs involves receiving a request to create a design on the surface of an extraterrestrial body, transmitting a control signal to a device on a vehicle on the extraterrestrial body, the control signal causing the device to create the design, and receiving an image signal providing an image of the design created on the surface. A device for producing the designs includes a surface altering tool configured to rearrange material on the surface. The tool may be provided as a configurable-tread rover wheel that includes a wheel hub having radially-extending channels, and tread elements supported in the channels that are selectively articulatable under the control of a control module to form a tread pattern corresponding to a design intended to be produced. The tread elements may be selectively extended or retracted by operation of an array of solenoids controlled by the control module.

公开(公告)号：US20140265536A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14214109

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Carl E. Hein

Inventor： Carl E. Hein

IPC: B60B19/04

CPC classification number: B60B19/04 ,  B60B15/22 ,  B60B2900/721

Abstract: An adaptable wheel has a central hub, radial segments connected to the central hub at a proximal end and extending radially from the central hub, each radial segment having a linear actuator configured to change a length of the radial segment; a shoe connected to a distal end of the radial segment for contacting a surface being traversed by the wheel; and a locking mechanism for selectively preventing linear motion of the linear actuator. A control system for an adaptable wheel includes a distance sensor on a vehicle for determining distance to a surface in the path of the vehicle and a computer for receiving distance information from the distance sensor and, responsive to the distance information, determine a desired length of a segment of an adaptable wheel for maintaining a hub of a wheel level, and provide control signals to a linear actuator of the segment.

Abstract translation: 适应性车轮具有中心毂，径向段在近端处连接到中心毂并且从中心毂径向延伸，每个径向段具有被配置为改变径向段的长度的线性致动器; 连接到所述径向段的远端的鞋，用于接触由所述车轮横过的表面; 以及用于选择性地防止线性致动器的线性运动的锁定机构。 用于适应性车轮的控制系统包括车辆上的距离传感器，用于确定与车辆路径中的表面的距离;以及计算机，用于从距离传感器接收距离信息，并且响应于距离信息，确定期望长度 用于维持车轮水平轮毂的适配车轮的一段，并且向该段的线性致动器提供控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US08600580B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US13239867

申请日：2011-09-22

Applicant: Gary Fisher

Inventor： Gary Fisher

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B60B9/06 ,  B60B19/04 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B64G1/66 ,  B64G4/00 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06Q99/00

Abstract: A method for producing designs involves receiving a request to create a design on the surface of an extraterrestrial body, transmitting a control signal to a device on a vehicle on the extraterrestrial body, the control signal causing the device to create the design, and receiving an image signal providing an image of the design created on the surface. A device for producing the designs includes a surface altering tool configured to rearrange material on the surface. The tool may be provided as a configurable-tread rover wheel that includes a wheel hub having radially-extending channels, and tread elements supported in the channels that are selectively articulatable under the control of a control module to form a tread pattern corresponding to a design intended to be produced. The tread elements may be selectively extended or retracted by operation of an array of solenoids controlled by the control module.

公开(公告)号：US20130167991A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13340568

申请日：2011-12-29

Applicant: Patrick Timothy Donohue

Inventor： Patrick Timothy Donohue

IPC: B60B9/26

CPC classification number: B60B19/04 ,  B60B1/00 ,  B60B9/04 ,  B60B9/26 ,  B60B21/00 ,  B60B27/0047 ,  B60B2900/313 ,  B60B2900/351 ,  B60B2900/551 ,  B60B2900/90

Abstract: A wheel includes a central hub and a flexible rim. A drive band configuration including a plurality of flexible bands extends as spokes from the central hub to the rim. The hub and band configuration cause the rim to flex toward and away from the hub as the wheel moves.

Abstract translation: 轮包括中心轮毂和柔性轮缘。 包括多个柔性带的驱动带结构作为辐条从中心毂延伸到边缘。 轮毂和带状结构使得轮缘在轮移动时朝向和远离轮毂弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US20120104834A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US13276936

申请日：2011-10-19

Applicant: Guido Roberto Sgherri ,  Giovanni La Spina

Inventor： Guido Roberto Sgherri ,  Giovanni La Spina

IPC: B60B15/00

CPC classification number: B60B15/14 ,  B60B15/18 ,  B60B19/04 ,  B60B2900/551 ,  B60Y2200/20 ,  B60Y2200/24

Abstract: A variable-diameter wheel 1 includes at least one rim or hub 11 having a predetermined diameter, to which at least one drive axle 14 of the wheel 1 is connected; at least one outer surface external to the hub 11, having a diameter which is greater than the diameter of the hub 11. At least one diameter-variation mechanism 3 is secured to the axle 14 and adapted to vary the actual diameter of the wheel 1 according to the torque applied to the drive axle 14 by at least one propulsion system.

Abstract translation: 可变直径轮1包括具有预定直径的至少一个轮辋或轮毂11，车轮1的至少一个驱动轴14连接到该轮缘或轮毂11; 轮毂11外部的至少一个外表面，其直径大于轮毂11的直径。至少一个直径变化机构3固定到车轴14，并适于改变车轮1的实际直径 根据通过至少一个推进系统施加到驱动轴14的扭矩。