Omni-track systems for wheels
AssigneeToyota Motor North America, Inc.
InventorDouglas A. Moore
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Abstract
An omni-track system for mounting onto a wheel may include a plurality of track segments. Each of the plurality of track segments may include a male connector, a female connector, a roller mount, and at least one roller. The female connector may be arranged opposite the male connector. The roller mount may be fixedly secured to the track segment. The at least one roller may be rotatably secured to the roller mount. The plurality of track segments may be linked together to fully encompass an outer circumference of the wheel.
Claims20
An omni-track system for mounting onto a wheel, comprising:
- a plurality of track segments, wherein each of the plurality of track segments comprises:
- a male connector;
- a female connector arranged opposite the male connector;
- a roller mount fixedly secured to the track segment;
- and
- at least one roller rotatably secured to the roller mount,
- wherein the plurality of track segments are linked together to fully encompass an outer circumference of the wheel.
An omni-wheel track segment, comprising:
- a male connector;
- a female connector arranged opposite the male connector;
- a roller mount fixedly secured to the base plate and extending radially outward from the track segment;
- a first roller rotatably secured to the roller mount;
- a second roller rotatably secured to the roller mount, opposite the first roller;
- a braking system arranged to prevent rotation of the first roller and the second roller;
- and
- a mounting device arranged opposite the roller mount.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.