Throwable robot with clamshell body
US10683045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2007/0061
- 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. A rear portion having a deep recess securing the pair of motors with brackets, and batteries with brackets. The forward part having a shallow recess with a printed circuit board secured therein having control circuitry. The wheels are less than six inches in diameter and the robot weighs less than five pounds.
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