US 9,586,636 B1 · Multi-segmented magnetic robot

Abstract

A system includes a first drive module connected to a first end of a linkage arm and a second drive module connected to a second end of the linkage arm. Two magnetic wheels are connected to each of the first and second drive modules. The first and second drive modules may be independently controlled or controlled using a coordinated controller. The linkage arm may include a first linkage arm portion having at least one degree of freedom with respect to a connected second linkage arm portion, which may be connected via a hinged or ball-joint connection. One or both ends of the linkage arm may have at least one degree of freedom with respect to its respectively connected drive module. Additional linkage arms and drive modules may be connected to form a multi-segment system.

Claims20

Dependent claims

A system comprising:

a first drive module connected to a first end of a linkage arm and a second drive module connected to a second end of the linkage arm, wherein the first drive module and the second drive module each have a motor assembly and a motor controller therein;
and
two magnetic wheels connected to each of the first drive module and the second drive module, wherein the motor assembly and motor controller for each respective drive module provide independent control for each of the two magnetic wheels connected to the respective drive module.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

14/749,433Filed 24 Jun 2015 · us provisional application

Priority

28 Oct 2014

Granted

7 Mar 2017

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification6 codes

B62D 57/024
With ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members: specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
B62D 49/0621
Adapted for multi-purpose use: comprising traction increasing arrangements, e.g. all-wheel traction devices, multiple-axle traction arrangements,…
B62D 53/028
Comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit: having only coupling joints other than directional
Y10S 901/01
Robots: mobile robot

Multi-segmented magnetic robot

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Multi-segmented magnetic robot

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Abstract

Claims20