Method and apparatus for transporting ballast and cargo in an autonomous vehicle
US11505296B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2101/64
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A field configurable autonomous vehicle includes modular elements and attachable components. The vehicle can be assembled from these modular elements and components to meet desired mission and performance characteristics without the need to purchase specially designed vehicles for each mission. The vehicle can include a mechanisms that magnetically attach and release payloads such as cargo or ballast from the vehicle.
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