Abstract:
An apparatus includes modular track sections adapted to be assembled into a track for autonomous vehicles. The track is configured such that the vehicles tend to stay on the track and that allows the autonomous vehicles to enter and exit the track from at least one side of the track.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an inflatable cushion configured with a substantially flattened tubular shape such that in an inflated state the inflatable cushion is highly adaptable so as to readily conform to the terrain of the underlying surface on which it is deployed and to the footprint of the vehicle tire as the vehicle is driven across the device. During typical use the cushion is not fully inflated and operational inflation pressure is generally less than 10PSI and preferably 5PSI. For use the cushion is deployed such that the central axis of the tube is substantially parallel to the driving direction of the vehicle. The inflatable automotive traction recovery tool of the present invention simultaneously lifts the vehicle and provides a driving surface with sufficient pressure against the tire and underlying surface to allow the vehicle to drive on it.
Abstract:
A track for a toy vehicle and such vehicle are provided. Each track segment has an upper layer and a spaced apart lower layer. A pivot pin is vertically disposed on a forwardly projecting tongue attached to one of the upper and lower layers, and a rearwardly disposed crossbar is adapted to receive the pivot pin of an adjacent segment. By repeating this pivotable angled structure with a number of segments, the curvature of the track can be altered to the taste and specifications of the user. A pair of flanges project from the top side and form a channel. A toy vehicle engageable with the track includes a retaining knob on its base that is forcibly disposable in the channel. When the retaining knob is forcibly disposed in the channel, the vehicle is retained on the track substantially regardless of angle of inclination or curvature of the track.
Abstract:
A non-intrusive turnout system for a railway track, including, to be positioned on each rail of the track, primary and secondary moveable modules (12, 30) which are each provided with an elevated rail (18) that is selectively supportable above an underlying permanent rail (24) by respective support assemblies. Each support assembly comprises a support sub-assembly (32) securable in position relative to a surface of the head and/or web and/or foot of an underlying permanent rail (24); and an elevated rail support surface (20) attachable to the support sub-assembly (32) and extendable over the rail head of an underlying permanent rail (24).
Abstract:
It comprises: at least two lifts, fixed to the vehicle underside by means of first connections, which can tilt between a forward position and a backward position with respect to the first connections, the lifts being inflatable with compressed air so as to lift 0 and support the vehicle; at least a pusher, fixed to the rear side of the vehicle, by means of second connections, and being inflatable with compressed air so as to expand longitudinally and contact the ground, providing a thrust that makes the vehicle move forward in cooperation with the lifts tilting.
Abstract:
A flexible vehicle guiding element which includes a segment (10) haviing a Body (12); a female connector structure (16); side walls (26,28); depressions (18,20). The guiding element is bendable about x, y, and z axes to provide trakc which curves, spirals, or can ascend or descend.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an inflatable cushion configured with a substantially flattened tubular shape such that in an inflated state the inflatable cushion is highly adaptable so as to readily conform to the terrain of the underlying surface on which it is deployed and to the footprint of the vehicle tire as the vehicle is driven across the device. During typical use the cushion is not fully inflated and operational inflation pressure is generally less than 10PSI and preferably 5PSI. For use the cushion is deployed such that the central axis of the tube is substantially parallel to the driving direction of the vehicle. The inflatable automotive traction recovery tool of the present invention simultaneously lifts the vehicle and provides a driving surface with sufficient pressure against the tire and underlying surface to allow the vehicle to drive on it.
Abstract:
A track for a toy vehicle and such vehicle are provided. Each track segment has an upper layer and a spaced apart lower layer. A pivot pin is vertically disposed on a forwardly projecting tongue attached to one of the upper and lower layers, and a rearwardly disposed crossbar is adapted to receive the pivot pin of an adjacent segment. By repeating this pivotable angled structure with a number of segments, the curvature of the track can be altered to the taste and specifications of the user. A pair of flanges project from the top side and form a channel. A toy vehicle engageable with the track includes a retaining knob on its base that is forcibly disposable in the channel. When the retaining knob is forcibly disposed in the channel, the vehicle is retained on the track substantially regardless of angle of inclination or curvature of the track.