Transport device and method of operating such transport device

US11426317B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Siemens Healthcare Limited · DE

Inventors

• Franz Dirauf · Ebensfeld, DE
• Thorsten GECKS · Bayreuth, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 1, 2017
• Grant date: Aug 30, 2022
• Expiry date: Sep 1, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G2203/22
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A transport device is for carrying and moving objects from one location to another. In an embodiment, the transport device includes a chassis and at least four motor-driven omnidirectional wheels arranged on the chassis. The chassis is configured to adapt the wheelbase and the track gauge of the omnidirectional wheels according to the size of the object. A corresponding method for operating such transport device is further specified in an embodiment. The embodiments of the application lie in the universal usage of the transport device for nearly all sizes and shapes of an object.