Method for parasitic transport of an autonomous vehicle
US11603170B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G2008/004
- 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 and other autonomous vehicles can be transported to the location of use by a ferry vehicle thereby conserving vehicle systems and resources and expanding the vehicle utility.
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