Payload module for mobility assist

US8550192B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Lockheed Martin Corporation · US

Inventors

• David Allen Clemens · Orange, US
• John C. Dunne, Jr. · Brooks Road, US
• Michael S. Beck · Königsee, DE
• Wendell H. Chun · Littleton, US
• Jon T. Stinchcomb · Arlington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 9, 2008
• Grant date: Oct 8, 2013
• Expiry date: May 28, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60K2007/0092
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A ground vehicle and a method for articulating a payload module for mobility assist are disclosed. The ground vehicle comprises a chassis; and a payload module capable of articulating relative to the chassis to assist the mobility of the ground vehicle. The method comprises articulating a payload module relative to a chassis.