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Throwable robot with clamshell body

US10683045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 14, 2018
Grant dateJun 16, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 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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