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Foot system for jointed leg type walking robot

US5758734A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 1996
Grant dateJun 2, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D57/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved foot system for a jointed leg type walking robot capable of more stably walking on both even and uneven ground surfaces by providing a jointed leg type foot system with a front toe cylinder and a rear toe cylinder each communicated with a front toe assembly and a rear toe assembly. In addition, it is capable of more stably landing on uneven ground surface and absorbing landing impacts more efficiently, which includes a lower foot body; an upper foot body mounted on the top of said lower foot body; a gas accumulator formed within the lower foot body; a front toe assembly pivotally attached to a predetermined portion of the lower foot body; and a rear toe assembly pivotally attached to a predetermined portion of the lower foot body.

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