Obstacle traversing mobile robot
US11572117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a mobile robot adapted to traverse vertical obstacles. The robot comprises a frame and at least one wheel positioned in a front section of the robot, at least two middle wheels and at least two rear wheels. The at least one middle wheel and at least one rear wheel are connected by a tilting lever that is arranged on each of the opposing sides of or to the frame, forming a pair of wheels. Each tilting lever can be turned around a lever bearing located between the respective axial centers of rotation of each pair of wheels.
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