Dual mode vehicle
US9637186B1 · kind B1 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile vehicle includes a platform, a pair of track assemblies and a pair of wheel assemblies. The pair of track assemblies is attached to opposing sides of the platform. The pair of wheel assemblies is attached to opposing sides of the platform. Each wheel assembly has at least a first and second wheel and a track-wheel interchange mechanism operably connected to the first and second wheel. The track-wheel interchange mechanism rotatably moves the first and second wheel from wheel mode wherein the wheels drive the mobile vehicle to a track mode wherein the track assemblies drive the mobile vehicle.
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