Horizontal actuator mechanism for the legs of a walking machine
US4503924A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 1983 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D57/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A leg mechanism and horizontal actuator therefor comprising a frame member, first, second, third and fourth elongate links arranged in a pantograph mechanism, with one corner of the pantograph providing the main mounting point for the leg mechanism, a pair of crank arms connected to two of the links and extending approximately perpendicular to the ends thereof adjacent the main mounting point, and a drive member connected between the first and second crank arms for controlling the angle therebetween.
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