Robotic cargo system
US9944213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/024
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robotic cargo system provides an ability to move cargo without requiring the use of additional material handling equipment such as forklifts and K-loaders. The robotic cargo system may operate as a vehicle during drive maneuvering, and may operate to lockdown on an aircraft as a pallet during flight. The system may navigate over rough terrain while carrying heavy loads through the use of a track-based propulsion system. The system may provide a cargo loading system, ramp ascent and descent algorithms, and autonomous navigation.
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