Conveyance for surmounting obstacles
US11759379B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2001/2881
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A conveyance for surmounting obstacles which includes a first ground engaging arrangement, and a second ground engaging arrangement, and the first and second ground engaging arrangements are operable to move in an alternating sequence of movements to enable the conveyance to surmount obstacles. The conveyance is statically balanced alternately by one then the other of the ground engaging arrangements throughout the sequence of movements. Each ground engaging arrangement includes a forwardly disposed portion and a rearwardly disposed portion which are spaced apart from one another. Each ground engaging arrangement further includes an obstacle accommodating region located between the forwardly disposed portion and the rearwardly disposed portion which can accommodate a portion of an obstacle being surmounted during use.
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