Robotic toy modular system
US6605914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robotic module for a toy construction system includes a housing enclosing a gear mechanism and an actuator connected to a pivot mechanism to supply operational power for rotation. An energy storage device supplies power to the actuator, which rotates in response to instructions received from a control unit connected to the actuator. A connection plate forms a connection between at least two of the modules. At least one position sensor is provided to sense the arrangement of the modules connected together.
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