Frame for an unmanned ground vehicle or UGV
US9914496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H7/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A frame includes a pair of self-propelled lateral modules, which extend in a longitudinal direction and can be mutually removably coupled in a transverse direction. The modules are adapted to contribute to create, when assembled, a support structure for a central module, which can be removably coupled to the frame and is provided with a control system, which is configured to control movements and actuation of the self-propelled lateral modules. Each one of the self-propelled lateral modules includes a pair of bearing portions, and a connection portion, which mutually constrain the bearing portions and permit relative movement thereof between an extended configuration, in which the bearing portions define a greater longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module, and a compact configuration, in which the bearing portions define a smaller longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module.
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