Robotic bridging system
US10633808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40298
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
UGV bridging system includes a first end of a first elongated span of a hinged bridge structure disposed on a deployment support bracket which is secured to a UGV. A second elongated span is hingedly supported at a second end of the first elongated span opposed from the first end. A tension element applies a tension force to the first elongated span at a location intermediate the first and second ends. The tension force secures the first elongated span in a stowed position adjacent the deployment support bracket. A retention element associated with the deployment support bracket prevents the second elongated span from rotating about the hinge axis in response to a spring bias force. Deployment involves pivoting the first elongated span and concurrently releasing the second elongated span from the retention element in response to the extending.
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