公开(公告)号：WO2007030149A2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2006/014638

申请日：2006-04-19

Applicant: ROBOTICS AND CONCEPTUAL ENGINEERING ,  WOODRUFF, Christopher, D. ,  GROAH, Kevin ,  OODRUFF, George, E.

Inventor： WOODRUFF, Christopher, D. ,  GROAH, Kevin ,  OODRUFF, George, E.

IPC: B65H54/22

CPC classification number: E04H12/185 ,  F16M11/046 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/40 ,  F16M11/42 ,  F16M13/005 ,  F16M13/04

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for raising a retractable mast comprise engaging at least three flat flexible strips such that each strip forms a side of a mast. Each strip comprises a set of tabs and slots disposed along opposite edges of the strips. The housing may further comprise a feed mechanism operable to interlock the at least three lengths of flexible strips by drawing the strips together causing each tab of each strip to engage with a slot of an adjacent flexible strip. In addition, the apparatus may comprise a controller module operable to control extending and retracting the mast. The apparatus may be incorporated in a robotic device operable to travel in at least a horizontal plane and extend the retractable mast.

Abstract translation: 用于升高可收缩桅杆的装置和方法包括接合至少三个平坦的柔性条，使得每个条形成桅杆的一侧。 每个条带包括沿条带的相对边缘设置的一组突片和槽。 壳体还可以包括进给机构，其可操作以通过将条带拉紧而将至少三段长度的柔性条带互锁在一起，从而使每个条带的每个突片与相邻柔性条带的槽啮合。 此外，该装置可以包括可操作以控制延伸和缩回桅杆的控制器模块。 该装置可以结合在可操作以在至少水平面中行进并且可伸缩桅杆延伸的机器人装置中。