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Hybrid mobile robot

US7874386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

25Claims

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Assignee

Pinhas Ben-Tzvi · US

Inventors

Pinhas Ben-Tzvi · Blacksburg, US
Andrew A. Goldenberg · Toronto, CA
Jean W. Zu · Mississauga, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 31, 2007
Grant date	Jan 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 6, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D55/12
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hybrid mobile robot includes a base link and a second link. The base link has a drive system and is adapted to function as a traction device and a turret. The second link is attached to the base link at a first joint. The second link has a drive system and is adapted to function as a traction device and to be deployed for manipulation. In another embodiment an invertible robot includes at least one base link and a second link. In another embodiment a mobile robot includes a chassis and a track drive pulley system including a tension and suspension mechanism. In another embodiment a mobile robot includes a wireless communication system.

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