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US 7,000,933 B2Granted
Method for attaching a carrier to a balancing transporter
AssigneeDEKA Products Limited Partnership
InventorsR. William Arling, J. Douglas Field, John David Heinzmann, Jeffrey W. Hill, Michael Slate
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Abstract
A method for attaching a carrier, such as a trailer, to a dynamically balanced transporter. The carrier is attached to the transporter with a pivot. The pivot axis of the carrier is coincident with the axis of rotation of the wheels of the transporter. This method of attachment minimizes the impact of the trailer on the ability of the transporter to maintain dynamic balance and control.
Claims8
A method for governing motion of a combination of a dynamically balanced transporter and a carrier, the method comprising:
- a. coupling the carrier to the dynamically balanced transporter with a pivot, the pivot characterized by a pivot axis;
- b. tilting the transporter in a direction of desired motion;
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- c. governing motion of the combination of transporter and carrier in response to the tilt of the transporter.
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