Throwable robot with improved drive system
US10589430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2007/0092
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A two wheeled throwable robot comprises an elongate chassis with two ends, a motor at each end, drive wheels connected to the motors, and a tail extending from the elongate chassis. The throwable robot includes a pair of torque limiting mechanisms, each torque limiting mechanism being operatively coupled between a motor and a drive wheel. Each torque limiting mechanism comprises a drive flange portion, a driven flange portion and a plurality of rollers. A spring element provides a ring force that biases the rollers toward the driven flange portion.
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