Remote-controlled vehicle designed to be mounted on a support and capable of clearing an obstacle
US7552684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61B7/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention concerns a remote-controlled vehicle designed to be mounted on a support and capable of clearing an obstacle on the support. The vehicle comprises first and second mobile frames. At least one articulated arm is mounted mobile on the first frame and a wheel is mounted on the articulated arm to maintain the vehicle on the support. A fastening means co-operates with the wheel and is adapted to retain the wheel on the support. At least one temporary support arm is mounted mobile on the second frame. The temporary support arm comprises retaining means for maintaining the vehicle on the support. The vehicle comprises motor means connected between the frames and the arms for moving same with respect to one another so as to clear an obstacle encountered on the support.
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