Four-wheeled articulated steering vehicle system

    公开(公告)号:US11433959B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-06

    申请号:US16994244

    申请日:2020-08-14

    摘要: A four-wheeled articulated steering vehicle for terrain exploration. The four-wheeled articulated steering vehicle has a pair of robotic tethered two-wheel vehicles that dock, lock, and drive long distances as the four-wheeled, articulated steering vehicle. Two actuated docking mechanisms attached on opposite ends of a central module of the four-wheeled vehicle enable “sit/stand” functionality. The “sit” configuration is achieved by aligning each dock mechanism parallel or nearly parallel to the surface, allowing two-wheel vehicle to detach and explore while the other remains docked and serves as a backup. While ‘sitting’, the central module rests on the ground and is outfitted with shovel-style wedges for passive anchoring. In order to “stand”, the exploring two-wheel vehicle reattaches, locks, and both dock mechanisms are rotated until each two-wheel vehicle's caster arm is upright and the central module is lifted off the ground. Once upright, each two-wheel vehicle rotates about a pivot point for articulated, all-wheel steering, which is accomplished by applying differential wheel torques.

    Sinusoidal wheel
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11173745B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-16

    申请号:US17156462

    申请日:2021-01-22

    申请人: Shark Wheel, Inc.

    摘要: A wheel set assembly having a plurality of sinusoidal channeled wheels. The sinusoidal channeled wheels having a sinusoidal channel disposed around a circular exterior surface of each of the sinusoidal channeled wheels. The wheel set assembly allows for better maneuverability and longevity in comparison to other materials handling equipment wheels because of the sinusoidal channels. The sinusoidal channels also provide heat dissipation along with the ability to push debris out of the way of the materials handling equipment.

    FOUR-WHEELED ARTICULATED STEERING VEHICLE SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20210061381A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-04

    申请号:US16994244

    申请日:2020-08-14

    摘要: A four-wheeled articulated steering vehicle for terrain exploration. The four-wheeled articulated steering vehicle has a pair of robotic tethered two-wheel vehicles that dock, lock, and drive long distances as the four-wheeled, articulated steering vehicle. Two actuated docking mechanisms attached on opposite ends of a central module of the four-wheeled vehicle enable “sit/stand” functionality. The “sit” configuration is achieved by aligning each dock mechanism parallel or nearly parallel to the surface, allowing two-wheel vehicle to detach and explore while the other remains docked and serves as a backup. While ‘sitting’, the central module rests on the ground and is outfitted with shovel-style wedges for passive anchoring. In order to “stand”, the exploring two-wheel vehicle reattaches, locks, and both dock mechanisms are rotated until each two-wheel vehicle's caster arm is upright and the central module is lifted off the ground. Once upright, each two-wheel vehicle rotates about a pivot point for articulated, all-wheel steering, which is accomplished by applying differential wheel torques.

    Transformable wheel
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10259260B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-16

    申请号:US15132336

    申请日:2016-04-19

    摘要: A transformable wheel includes a wheel frame including a plurality of contact portions and a plurality of recessed portions. A plurality of transforming members is provided wherein one side of each transforming member is rotatably coupled to a corresponding one of the recessed portions and an outer surface of each transforming member forming a portion of the wheel frame. A rotating member is provided at one side surface of the wheel frame, and includes a plurality of transformation locking members arranged radially from the central axis of the wheel frame to correspond to the plurality of transforming members, respectively. A driving member is configured to rotate the rotating members by a preset angle about the central axis of the wheel frame.

    Vehicle wheel lifting block apparatus for climbing out of depression in viscous surfaces
    7.
    发明授权
    Vehicle wheel lifting block apparatus for climbing out of depression in viscous surfaces 有权
    用于从粘性表面的凹陷中爬出的车轮提升块装置

    公开(公告)号:US08807665B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-19

    申请号:US13175629

    申请日:2011-07-01

    申请人: James Perry

    发明人: James Perry

    IPC分类号: B60B15/00 B60B15/18

    摘要: A wheel lifting block apparatus includes a climbing block such as of rubber having a block abutting surface for placement against a tire tread and has a block traction surface facing outwardly from the tire tread; and block securing means for mounting the block on the circumferential tread surface of a tire after the tire has become embedded in a depression in a viscous surface to grip the viscous surface while lifting the tire relative to the viscous surface so that tire rotation causes the tire to climb out of the depression and advance to stable terrain. The block securing means preferably includes a strap slot extending through the block; and a strap having first and second strap ends and passing through the strap slot and having a length sufficient so that the first and second strap ends can wrap around a segment of a tire and through an opening in a vehicle wheel.

    摘要翻译: 车轮提升块装置包括爬坡块,例如橡胶,具有用于放置在轮胎胎面上的块邻接表面,并具有面向轮胎胎面的块的牵引表面; 以及块固定装置,用于在轮胎已经嵌入在粘性表面的凹陷中以将该块安装在轮胎的周向胎面上以夹持粘性表面,同时相对于粘性表面提升轮胎,使得轮胎旋转导致轮胎 爬出萧条,前进到稳定的地形。 块固定装置优选地包括延伸穿过块的带槽; 以及具有第一和第二带端部并且穿过所述带槽并具有足够长度的带子,使得所述第一和第二带端部可绕着轮胎的一部分并且穿过车轮中的开口。

    HIGH VOLTAGE CONVERTERS FOR ELECTROSTATIC APPLICATIONS
    8.
    发明申请
    HIGH VOLTAGE CONVERTERS FOR ELECTROSTATIC APPLICATIONS 审中-公开
    用于静电应用的高压转换器

    公开(公告)号:US20130186699A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-25

    申请号:US13356300

    申请日:2012-01-23

    IPC分类号: B60B15/00 H01L21/683 B60K7/00

    摘要: A wall-crawling robot or other electroadhesive device can include a battery or other low voltage power source driving a motor that provides a primary device function, a voltage convertor adapted to convert the low voltage to a high voltage using the motor output, and electrodes configured to apply the high voltage to produce an electrostatic force between the electroadhesive device and a foreign substrate. The electrostatic force maintains a current position of the electroadhesive device relative to the foreign substrate, and the voltage convertor is separate from the primary function of the electroadhesive device. The primary function can be a mechanism for locomotion, and the voltage convertor can be a Van de Graff generator, a piezoelectric generator, or an inductive switch generator, any of which are driven in a secondary manner as a result of the motor output.

    摘要翻译: 爬行机器人或其他电动粘合装置可以包括驱动提供初级装置功能的电动机的电池或其它低压电源,适于使用电动机输出将低电压转换成高电压的电压转换器,以及配置的电极 以施加高电压以在电粘合装置和异物基板之间产生静电力。 静电力保持电子粘合装置相对于异物基板的当前位置,并且电压转换器与电粘合装置的主要功能分开。 主要功能可以是运动的机构,电压转换器可以是Van de Graff发电机,压电发电机或电感式开关发电机,其中任何一个都是由于电动机输出的二次驱动。

    TRACTION BELT ATTACHMENT
    9.
    发明申请
    TRACTION BELT ATTACHMENT 审中-公开
    牵引带附件

    公开(公告)号:US20120025596A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-02

    申请号:US12848158

    申请日:2010-07-31

    申请人: Robert Dunham

    发明人: Robert Dunham

    IPC分类号: B60B15/02 B60B15/00

    CPC分类号: B60B15/00 B60B15/02

    摘要: A traction device for lawn equipment wheels comprising: a removable belt, where said belt is placed over the circumference of the wheel; a pin, where said pin secures the belt around the wheel; and a traction surface across the surface of the belt. The traction surface may include a plurality of chain assemblies or alternatively a plurality of pointed lugs. The pointed lugs may insert through a plurality of openings along the surface of the belt and the lugs include a pointed end and a head end.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于草坪设备轮的牵引装置,包括:可拆卸带,其中所述带被放置在所述轮的圆周上; 销,其中所述销固定皮带围绕车轮; 以及穿过皮带表面的牵引表面。 牵引表面可以包括多个链条组件或可选地多个尖头凸耳。 尖的凸耳可以沿着带的表面插入穿过多个开口,凸耳包括尖端和头端。

    Traction device for vehicle wheels
    10.
    发明授权
    Traction device for vehicle wheels 失效
    车轮牵引装置

    公开(公告)号:US6022082A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-08

    申请号:US105920

    申请日:1998-06-27

    申请人: John M. O'Brien

    发明人: John M. O'Brien

    IPC分类号: B60B15/26 B60B15/00

    CPC分类号: B60B15/263

    摘要: A traction device for vehicle wheels has an expandable and contractible member mounted next to the vehicle wheel. The traction device has a tire with extending studs that is expandable by air pressure to increase the diameter of the tire. The tire is contracted by releasing the pressurized air within. The tire is expanded to a diameter just larger than the vehicle wheels so that the studs will engage the roadway to provide traction. The tire may be inflated manually from a pressurized air source and deflated manually. A pressure source and control valves may be provided to control the inflation and deflation of the tire remotely.

    摘要翻译: 用于车轮的牵引装置具有安装在车轮旁边的可扩张和可收缩的构件。 牵引装置具有轮胎,其具有可通过空气压力膨胀的延伸螺柱,以增加轮胎的直径。 轮胎通过释放加压空气而收缩。 轮胎膨胀到刚好大于车轮的直径,使得螺柱将与道路接合以提供牵引力。 轮胎可以从加压空气源手动充气并手动放气。 可以提供压力源和控制阀以远程控制轮胎的充气和放气。