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Staircase mobility system

US11753277B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Inventors

Mahesh · Kanchinakote, IN
Vadiraj Hubli · Kanchinakote, IN
Veeresh Somalingayya · Bengaluru, IN
Sourav Dey · Savanuru, IN

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 25, 2022
Grant date	Sep 12, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 25, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB66B9/0853
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A staircase mobility system is disclosed. The system includes a docking assembly that is configured to dock or undock with a dockable seat assembly. The docking assembly includes support rods configured to engage or disengage with the dockable seat assembly when docked or undocked, respectively. Further, the docking assembly includes dock connecters are disposed along the support rods. The dock connecters are configured to communicatively connect or disconnect with the dockable seat assembly when docked or undocked, respectively. Further, the system includes a drive assembly coupled to the docking assembly. The drive assembly includes a motor that is configured to drive the docking assembly along a guide rail in a forward or reverse direction, and to operate the docking assembly to dock or undock with the dockable seat assembly.

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