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System and apparatus for attaching and transporting an autonomous vehicle

US11524757B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2021
Grant dateDec 13, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H2023/342
  • 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 attaches to a ferry vehicle for transport to the location of use.

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