Omniwheel track system and platform using the same
US11919583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An omniwheel track system comprising a frame comprising at least one supporting plate, an endless drive mechanism mounted to the frame, and a plurality of segment assemblies mounted to the frame and drivable by the endless drive mechanism, the plurality of segment assemblies forming an endless track rotatable about the frame, each segment assembly comprising a housing adapted to receive at least one load wheel, each load wheel mounted to a corresponding segment assembly and rotatable about an axis, each axis forming an angle with a side of the housing. There is also provided an omniwheel track system platform comprising a plurality of the omniwheel track systems described above arranged on a main frame such that the omniwheel track system platform is movable omnidirectionally.
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