Systems and methods for adapting tractive elements to a disabling event
US11046142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/914
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a chassis, a first tractive assembly coupled to the chassis, a second tractive assembly coupled to the chassis, and a controller. The first tractive assembly includes a first tractive element and a first actuator coupled to the first tractive element and configured to move the first tractive element relative to the chassis. The second tractive assembly includes a second tractive element and a second actuator coupled to the second tractive element and configured to move the second tractive element relative to the chassis. The controller is operatively coupled to the first actuator and the second actuator and configured to control at least one of the first actuator and the second actuator to raise the second tractive element with respect to the first tractive element in response to an indication that the second tractive element is disabled.
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