Magnetic lock for throwable robot
US10987818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/24
- WIPO fieldHandling
- 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 an enable/disable arrangement comprising a pair of magnets generating a magnetic field and a magnetic field sensor positioned in proximity to the pair of magnets. The sensor is activated upon the occurrence of a specific modification of the magnetic field. The throwable robot may include a key member formed of a material to modify the magnetic field to enable the robot.
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