Snow vehicle with remote control capabilities
US8931786B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B13/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snow vehicle propelled by gravitation has a frame supported by four posts attached to four skis. The two rear skis are attached to the supporting posts using hinges with one degree of liberty. The two front skis are rigidly attached to the support posts and the posts are attached to the frame at a 45 degree angle using hinges with two degrees of liberty. Two linear actuators are attached to the frame and to the rear of the front skis using hinges with two degrees of liberty. The actuators are remotely controlled by a human using an on board computerized steering/braking controller that works in such a manner as to replicate the human wedge style of skiing (a.k.a. plow skiing).
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