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Self-traveling robotic vehicle with inclinable propulsion units

US5174405A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1990
Grant dateDec 29, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D55/075
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns a vehicle (1) with inclinable tracks in which an inclination movement of a propulsion unit (3) about its articulation axis (5) is assisted by reverse propulsion movement of the track (4) of the propulsion unit. The invention is applicable to the nuclear industry in particular.

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