Mobile robot having a removable wheel-drive assembly
US12240550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D61/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile robot having a removable wheel-drive assembly, comprising a mobile base having a chassis and a first wheel well member with a flange. There is a removable wheel drive assembly with a mounting bracket. There is a motor drive unit disposed on the mounting bracket and a wheel/tire connected to the motor drive unit via an axle. There is a second wheel well member on the mounting bracket and positioned between the motor drive unit and the wheel. The second wheel well member includes a central section having an aperture through which the axle passes and a top surface. The top surface of the central section of the second wheel well member engages with the flange of the first wheel well member of the mobile base.
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