A self-powered vehicle comprises a mechanical drive system, a set of sensors, and a controller coupled to the mechanical drive system to move the vehicle. The self-powered vehicle can operate in a plurality of modes, including a training mode and a smart behavior mode. In the training mode, the vehicle follows a trajectory of a user, and stores the trajectory in memory. In the smart behavior mode the vehicle autonomously traverses the stored trajectory.
B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
B60W 30/165 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle automatically following the path of a preceding lead vehicle, e.g. "electronic tow-bar"
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
Provided is a self-powered vehicle, comprising: a mechanical drive system, a set of sensors, and a controller coupled to the mechanical drive system to move the vehicle. The self-powered vehicle can operate in a plurality of modes, including a pair mode and a smart behavior mode. In pair mode the vehicle follows the trajectory of a user and in smart behavior mode the vehicle performs autonomous behavior. The self-powered vehicle operates with hysteresis dynamics, such that the movements of the vehicle are consistent with ergonomic comfort of the user and third-party pedestrian courtesy. The self-powered vehicle can operate with other self-powered vehicles in a convoy.
B60W 30/165 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle automatically following the path of a preceding lead vehicle, e.g. "electronic tow-bar"
B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
Provided is a self-driving vehicle, e.g., a follower vehicle, that engages in communicative behaviors using body dynamics. Also provided is a method of using body dynamics to communicate behaviors in a self-driving vehicle. The vehicle may include a shifting assembly configured to shift and/or tilt a vehicle body to communicate such behaviors, e.g., acceleration, deceleration, and near constant velocity. The shifting and/or tilting of the body in combination with the vehicle's operation communicates those operations to bystanders. With better informed bystanders, improved safety between bystanders and the vehicle may be achieved.
Provided is a self-driving vehicle, e.g., a follower vehicle, that engages in communicative behaviors using body dynamics. Also provided is a method of using body dynamics to communicate behaviors in a self-driving vehicle. The vehicle may include a shifting assembly configured to shift and/or tilt a vehicle body to communicate such behaviors, e.g., acceleration, deceleration, and near constant velocity. The shifting and/or tilting of the body in combination with the vehicle's operation communicates those operations to bystanders. With better informed bystanders, improved safety between bystanders and the vehicle may be achieved.
Provided is a self-powered vehicle, comprising: a mechanical drive system, a set of sensors, and a controller coupled to the mechanical drive system to move the vehicle. The self-powered vehicle can operate in a plurality of modes, including a pair mode and a smart behavior mode. In pair mode the vehicle follows the trajectory of a user and in smart behavior mode the vehicle performs autonomous behavior. The self-powered vehicle operates with hysteresis dynamics, such that the movements of the vehicle are consistent with ergonomic comfort of the user and third-party pedestrian courtesy. The self-powered vehicle can operate with other self-powered vehicles in a convoy.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
B60W 30/165 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle automatically following the path of a preceding lead vehicle, e.g. "electronic tow-bar"
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
Provided is a sensing system useful with a follower vehicle configured to track and follow a leader. The sensing system can include a plurality of sensing technologies configured to cooperatively track and follow the leader. In some embodiments, the plurality of sensing technologies can include one or more of a stereoscopic camera ranging system, a wide field of view monocular camera, and a radar imaging system, or other sensor technologies. In various embodiments, the vehicle can comprise a chassis, a drive mechanism supported by the chassis and arranged to drive a plurality of wheels, a body supported by the chassis and, optionally, an internal volume defined within the body. In some embodiments, the follower vehicle can be a two-wheeled mobile carrier, for example.
H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
Provided is a sensing system useful with a follower vehicle configured to track and follow a leader. The sensing system can include a plurality of sensing technologies configured to cooperatively track and follow the leader. In some embodiments, the plurality of sensing technologies can include one or more of a stereoscopic camera ranging system, a wide field of view monocular camera, and a radar imaging system, or other sensor technologies. In various embodiments, the vehicle can comprise a chassis, a drive mechanism supported by the chassis and arranged to drive a plurality of wheels, a body supported by the chassis and, optionally, an internal volume defined within the body. In some embodiments, the follower vehicle can be a two-wheeled mobile carrier, for example.
Provided is a self-powered vehicle, comprising: a mechanical drive system, a set of sensors, and a controller coupled to the mechanical drive system to move the vehicle. The self-powered vehicle can operate in a plurality of modes, including a pair mode and a smart behavior mode. In pair mode the vehicle follows the trajectory of a user and in smart behavior mode the vehicle performs autonomous behavior. The self-powered vehicle operates with hysteresis dynamics, such that the movements of the vehicle are consistent with ergonomic comfort of the user and third-party pedestrian courtesy. The self-powered vehicle can operate with other self-powered vehicles in a convoy.
Provided is a method of modeling behavior for a self-driving vehicle, e.g., as a follower vehicle. Also provided is a vehicle configured to execute the behavior model to cooperatively navigate at least one structural element in an environment. The structural element can be or include a door, a vestibule, and/or an elevator, as examples. The behavior model can be formed by a method that includes tracking and measuring leader-follower interactions and actions with at least one structural element of an environment, representing the leader behaviors and the follower behavior in a behavior model, and electronically storing the behavioral model. The leader-follower interactions and actions can include leader behaviors and follower behaviors, including starts, stops, pauses, and movements of the leader, follower vehicle, and/or objects.
Provided is a method of modeling behavior for a self-driving vehicle, e.g., as a follower vehicle. Also provided is a vehicle configured to execute the behavior model to cooperatively navigate at least one structural element in an environment. The structural element can be or include a door, a vestibule, and/or an elevator, as examples. The behavior model can be formed by a method that includes tracking and measuring leader-follower interactions and actions with at least one structural element of an environment, representing the leader behaviors and the follower behavior in a behavior model, and electronically storing the behavioral model. The leader-follower interactions and actions can include leader behaviors and follower behaviors, including starts, stops, pauses, and movements of the leader, follower vehicle, and/or objects.
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Robotic transport vehicles for transporting goods, not people; Robotic transport vehicle featuring technology enabling it to engage in autonomous behaviors that ensure the frictionless navigation of obstacles or execution of tasks; Wheeled containers for the transport of goods; parts and fittings relating to the aforesaid.
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Downloadable software technology enabling robots to engage in autonomous behaviors that ensure the frictionless navigation of obstacles or execution of tasks. Robotic transport vehicle featuring technology enabling it to engage in autonomous behaviors that ensure the frictionless navigation of obstacles or execution of tasks; Wheeled containers for the transport of goods; Robotic transport vehicles for transporting goods, not people; parts and fittings relating to the aforesaid.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Downloadable software technology enabling robots to engage in autonomous behaviors that ensure the frictionless navigation of obstacles or execution of tasks. Robotic transport vehicle featuring technology enabling it to engage in autonomous behaviors that ensure the frictionless navigation of obstacles or execution of tasks; Wheeled containers for the transport of goods; Robotic transport vehicles for transporting goods, not people; parts and fittings relating to the aforesaid.
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Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; Robotic cars; Hybrid vehicles; Hybrid cars; Driverless transporter vehicles; Automatic guided vehicles; Wheels for vehicles; Wheels for automobiles; Rolling wheels for vehicles; Electric vehicles; Electric land vehicles; Electric motors for land vehicles; Electric engines for land vehicles; Automobile engines; electric motors for motor cars; automatic guided vehicles; automatic gearings for land vehicles; automatic gearboxes for land vehicles; automatic gearboxes for motor cars; electric vehicles; anti-theft, security and safety devices and equipment for vehicles; retractable covers for goods carrying vehicles; wheeled containers for the transport of goods; Robotic transport vehicles for transporting goods, not people; parts and fittings relating to the aforesaid.
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downloadable computer software feature for enabling robots to engage in autonomous behaviors that ensure the frictionless navigation of obstacles or execution of tasks
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis, and a first wheel carriage moveably coupled to, and longitudinally displaceable relative to the chassis. At least a first wheel is rotationally mounted on the first wheel carriage, and coupled to the chassis through the first wheel carriage. The two-wheeled vehicle further includes a first linear actuator system coupled to the first wheel carriage, and configured to longitudinally displace the first wheel carriage relative to the chassis. A first motor is mounted to the first wheel and the first wheel carriage. The first motor is configured to provide a drive energy to the first wheel, and to be displaced along with the first wheel carriage as the first wheel is displaced by the first linear actuator system.
B62K 11/00 - Motorcycles, engine-assisted cycles or motor scooters with one or two wheels
B62M 7/12 - Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine with the engine beside or within the driven wheel
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
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Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; Robotic cars; Hybrid vehicles; Hybrid cars; Driverless transporter vehicles; Automatic guided vehicles; Wheels for vehicles; Wheels for automobiles; Rolling wheels for vehicles; Electric vehicles; Electric land vehicles; Electric motors for land vehicles; Electric engines for land vehicles; Automobile engines; electric motors for motor cars; automatic guided vehicles; automatic gearings for land vehicles; automatic gearboxes for land vehicles; automatic gearboxes for motor cars; electric vehicles; anti-theft, security and safety devices and equipment for vehicles; retractable covers for goods carrying vehicles; wheeled containers for the transport of goods; Robotic transport vehicles for transporting goods, not people; parts and fittings relating to the aforesaid.
A mobile carrier apparatus comprises a chassis, a drive mechanism supported by the chassis and arranged to drive a plurality of wheels, a body supported by the chassis and an internal volume defined within the body, and an opening in the body that provides access to the internal volume, a rim formed within the opening and including a support surface configured to receive and support a removable payload above the chassis. A payload can be provided that is configured for use with a mobile carrier.
B62B 3/10 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape
B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
B62B 5/06 - Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars
E04H 4/16 - Parts, details or accessories not otherwise provided for specially adapted for cleaning
A mobile carrier apparatus comprises a chassis, a drive mechanism supported by the chassis and arranged to drive a plurality of wheels, a body supported by the chassis and an internal volume defined within the body, and an opening in the body that provides access to the internal volume, a rim formed within the opening and including a support surface configured to receive and support a removable payload above the chassis. A payload can be provided that is configured for use with a mobile carrier.
B62B 3/10 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape
B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
B62B 5/06 - Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars
E04H 4/16 - Parts, details or accessories not otherwise provided for specially adapted for cleaning
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SHIFTING ASSEMBLY AND MOBILE CARRIER COMPRISING SAME
A linkage-based shifting assembly comprises first and second arms, having a first wheel rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the first arm and a second wheel rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the second arm. A shifting assembly is configured to couple to a chassis, wherein the shifting assembly is coupled to distal ends of the first and second arms and configured to cause a relative shifting motion between the chassis and the first and second wheels. The linkage-based shifting assembly can form part of a vehicle. The vehicle can be a two-wheeled vehicle. The vehicle can be a mobile carrier. The mobile carrier can be a two-wheeled vehicle.
A linkage-based shifting assembly comprises first and second arms, having a first wheel rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the first arm and a second wheel rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the second arm. A shifting assembly is configured to couple to a chassis, wherein the shifting assembly is coupled to distal ends of the first and second arms and configured to cause a relative shifting motion between the chassis and the first and second wheels. The linkage-based shifting assembly can form part of a vehicle. The vehicle can be a two-wheeled vehicle. The vehicle can be a mobile carrier. The mobile carrier can be a two-wheeled vehicle.
A mobile carrier apparatus comprises a chassis, a drive mechanism supported by the chassis and arranged to drive a plurality of wheels, a body supported by the chassis and an internal volume defined within the body, and an opening in the body that provides access to the internal volume, a rim formed within the opening and including a support surface configured to receive and support a removable payload above the chassis. A payload can be provided that is configured for use with a mobile carrier.
B62D 61/00 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern
B62D 37/00 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements
B62H 1/10 - Supports or stands forming part of, or attached to, cycles involving means providing for a stabilised ride
B62K 11/00 - Motorcycles, engine-assisted cycles or motor scooters with one or two wheels
42.
Shifting assembly and mobile carrier comprising same
A linkage-based shifting assembly comprises first and second arms, having a first wheel rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the first arm and a second wheel rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the second arm. A shifting assembly is configured to couple to a chassis, wherein the shifting assembly is coupled to distal ends of the first and second arms and configured to cause a relative shifting motion between the chassis and the first and second wheels. The linkage-based shifting assembly can form part of a vehicle. The vehicle can be a two-wheeled vehicle. The vehicle can be a mobile carrier. The mobile carrier can be a two-wheeled vehicle.
F16H 1/12 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with non-parallel axes
F16H 1/20 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving more than two intermeshing members
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis having a height, a length and a width, in a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the first wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, a motor for providing a drive energy to the first wheel, an axle rotated by the motor, a drive gear connected with the axle such that the drive gear rotates with a rotation of the axle, and a plurality of teeth disposed about the first wheel and mechanically engaged with the drive gear at a location closer to the perimeter of the first wheel than to the geometric center of the first wheel.
Provided is a method of modeling behavior for a self-driving vehicle, e.g., as a follower vehicle. Also provided is a vehicle configured to execute the behavior model to cooperatively navigate at least one structural element in an environment. The structural element can be or include a door, a vestibule, and/or an elevator, as examples. The behavior model can be formed by a method that includes tracking and measuring leader-follower interactions and actions with at least one structural element of an environment, representing the leader behaviors and the follower behavior in a behavior model, and electronically storing the behavioral model. The leader-follower interactions and actions can include leader behaviors and follower behaviors, including starts, stops, pauses, and movements of the leader, follower vehicle, and/or objects.
45.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE BEHAVIOR MODELS, A SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE, AND A METHOD OF NAVIGATING A SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE
Provided is a method of modeling behavior for a self-driving vehicle, e.g., as a follower vehicle. Also provided is a vehicle configured to execute the behavior model to cooperatively navigate at least one structural element in an environment. The structural element can be or include a door, a vestibule, and/or an elevator, as examples. The behavior model can be formed by a method that includes tracking and measuring leader-follower interactions and actions with at least one structural element of an environment, representing the leader behaviors and the follower behavior in a behavior model, and electronically storing the behavioral model. The leader-follower interactions and actions can include leader behaviors and follower behaviors, including starts, stops, pauses, and movements of the leader, follower vehicle, and/or objects.
Provided are a multi-axis scanning system and method that utilize a single scanner. The scanner radially projects an output beam in a first angular plane over a range of scan angles. At least one reflector is fixed relative to the scanner to receive the output beam in at least one portion of the range of scan angles and redirects the received output beam in at least one other angular plane extending at least partially beneath the first angular plane. The first angular plane can be substantially parallel to a ground surface and the at least one other angular plane can include a plane that extends from the reflective surface to the ground surface. The scanner can be configured to detect a reflection of the output beam, to determine a distance to an object reflecting an incident output beam.
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis, and a first wheel carriage moveably coupled to, and longitudinally displaceable relative to the chassis. At least a first wheel is rotationally mounted on the first wheel carriage, and coupled to the chassis through the first wheel carriage. The two-wheeled vehicle further includes a first linear actuator system coupled to the first wheel carriage, and configured to longitudinally displace the first wheel carriage relative to the chassis. A first motor is mounted to the first wheel and the first wheel carriage. The first motor is configured to provide a drive energy to the first wheel, and to be displaced along with the first wheel carriage as the first wheel is displaced by the first linear actuator system.
G05B 11/42 - Automatic controllers electric with provision for obtaining particular characteristics, e.g. proportional, integral, differential for obtaining a characteristic which is both proportional and time-dependent, e.g. P. I., P. I. D.
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TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE HAVING LINEAR STABILIZATION SYSTEM
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis, and a first wheel carriage moveably coupled to, and longitudinally displaceable relative to the chassis. At least a first wheel is rotationally mounted on the first wheel carriage, and coupled to the chassis through the first wheel carriage. The two-wheeled vehicle further includes a first linear actuator system coupled to the first wheel carriage, and configured to longitudinally displace the first wheel carriage relative to the chassis. A first motor is mounted to the first wheel and the first wheel carriage. The first motor is configured to provide a drive energy to the first wheel, and to be displaced along with the first wheel carriage as the first wheel is displaced by the first linear actuator system.
G05D 1/08 - Control of attitude, i.e. control of roll, pitch, or yaw
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
G05B 11/42 - Automatic controllers electric with provision for obtaining particular characteristics, e.g. proportional, integral, differential for obtaining a characteristic which is both proportional and time-dependent, e.g. P. I., P. I. D.
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Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers; computer software; fire-extinguishing apparatus; navigation compasses; navigation software; navigational instruments; GPS navigation systems; GPS navigation devices; car navigation computers; satellite navigation devices; satellite navigation systems; portable navigation devices; electronic navigation systems; electronic navigation apparatus; electric navigational instruments; inertial navigational instruments; satellite navigational apparatus; software for GPS navigation systems; GPS transmitters; GPS receivers; GPS software; Global positioning systems (GPS); computer software for Global Positioning Systems (GPS); computers for autonomous driving; automobile airbag deactivation switches; automatic vehicle speed control devices; automatic vehicle speed control apparatus; automatic control apparatus and instruments; steering apparatus, automatic, for vehicles; car automatic driving control devices; automated car parking control devices; vehicle automatic driving control devices; computers for autonomous-driving vehicles; computer applications for automotive control; Robotic Process Automation [RPA] software; computer systems for automated vehicle control; autonomous driving control systems for vehicles; computer applications for automotive electronic control; computer applications for car automatic driving control; computer applications for automated car parking control; computer applications for automated vehicle parking control; computer applications for automatic vehicle driving control; vehicle autonomous driving systems featuring interactive displays; computer programs for use in autonomous control of vehicles; computer software for tracking driver behaviour; computer hardware for tracking driver behaviour; navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]; computer hardware for the processing of positioning data; computer hardware for the compilation of positioning data; computer hardware for the dissemination of positioning data; computer hardware for the transmission of positioning data; computer hardware for the collection of positioning data; computer programs for use in the autonomous navigation of vehicles; sensors; sensor controllers; sensor switches; motion sensor; electronic sensors; alarm sensors; infrared sensors; ultrasonic sensors; vibration sensors; impact sensors; shock sensors; proximity sensors; distance sensors; measuring sensors; magnetic sensors; light sensors; heat sensors; acceleration sensors; position sensors; pressure sensors; motion sensors; invader sensors; laser sensors; range sensors; sensory software; digital sensors; movement sensors; optical sensors; sensors and detectors; motion recognizing sensors; rotation measuring sensors; rotation controlling sensors; sensors for measuring speed; automatic solar tracking sensors; sensors for measuring instruments; automatic pilots; automatic control apparatus; automatic timing switches; control devices for the autonomous driving of robotic vehicles, namely a feature of robots allowing them to engage in autonomous behaviours that ensure the frictionless navigation of obstacles or execution of tasks; parts and fittings relating to the aforesaid. Apparatus for locomotion by air or water; hybrid cars; automobile engines; electric motors for motor cars; automatic guided vehicles; automatic gearings for land vehicles; automatic gearboxes for land vehicles; automatic gearboxes for motor cars; electric vehicles; anti-theft, security and safety devices and equipment for vehicles; parts and fittings relating to the aforesaid; none of the aforesaid to include automobiles for the transport of people.
A three-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis, a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a first perimeter, a first diameter and a first geometric center, a second wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the second wheel having a second perimeter, a second diameter and a second geometric center, a first motor and a second motor, a first drive and a second drive gear, a first plurality of teeth disposed about the first wheel and mechanically engaged with the first drive gear at a location closer to the first perimeter than to the first geometric center, a second plurality of teeth disposed about the second wheel and mechanically engaged with the second drive gear at a location closer to the second perimeter than to the second geometric center, a mount rotatably connected to the chassis and a third wheel rotatably connected to the mount.
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
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B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
B62D 61/06 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with only three wheels
A three-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis, a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a first perimeter, a first diameter and a first geometric center, a second wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the second wheel having a second perimeter, a second diameter and a second geometric center, a first motor and a second motor, a first drive and a second drive gear, a first plurality of teeth disposed about the first wheel and mechanically engaged with the first drive gear at a location closer to the first perimeter than to the first geometric center, a second plurality of teeth disposed about the second wheel and mechanically engaged with the second drive gear at a location closer to the second perimeter than to the second geometric center, a mount rotatably connected to the chassis and a third wheel rotatably connected to the mount.
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
B62D 61/06 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with only three wheels
A three-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis, a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a first perimeter, a first diameter and a first geometric center, a second wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the second wheel having a second perimeter, a second diameter and a second geometric center, a first motor and a second motor, a first drive and a second drive gear, a first plurality of teeth disposed about the first wheel and mechanically engaged with the first drive gear at a location closer to the first perimeter than to the first geometric center, a second plurality of teeth disposed about the second wheel and mechanically engaged with the second drive gear at a location closer to the second perimeter than to the second geometric center, a mount rotatably connected to the chassis and a third wheel rotatably connected to the mount.
B62D 61/06 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with only three wheels
B62D 61/08 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with only three wheels with single front wheel
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis having a height, a length and a width, a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the first wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, a motor for providing a drive energy to the first wheel, an axle rotated by the motor, a drive gear connected with the axle such that the drive gear rotates with a rotation of the axle, and a plurality of teeth disposed about the first wheel and mechanically engaged with the drive gear at a location closer to the perimeter of the first wheel than to the geometric center of the first wheel.
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis having a height, a length and a width, a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the first wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, a motor for providing a drive energy to the first wheel, an axle rotated by the motor, a drive gear connected with the axle such that the drive gear rotates with a rotation of the axle, and a plurality of teeth disposed about the first wheel and mechanically engaged with the drive gear at a location closer to the perimeter of the first wheel than to the geometric center of the first wheel.
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis having a height, a length and a width, a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the first wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, a motor for providing a drive energy to the first wheel, an axle rotated by the motor, a drive gear connected with the axle such that the drive gear rotates with a rotation of the axle, and a plurality of teeth disposed about the first wheel and mechanically engaged with the drive gear at a location closer to the perimeter of the first wheel than to the geometric center of the first wheel.
B62K 11/00 - Motorcycles, engine-assisted cycles or motor scooters with one or two wheels
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
F16H 7/02 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with beltsGearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with V-belts
F16H 7/12 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley of an idle pulley
B62M 7/12 - Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine with the engine beside or within the driven wheel
B62M 11/00 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis having a height, a length, a width, a front and a back, a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the first wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, a second wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the second wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the second wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, and a counterweight coupled to the chassis such that the counterweight can adjust an orientation of the chassis in response to a change in pitch of the chassis about an axis passing through the geometric centers of the first and second wheels.
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Robotic machines and machine tools; Motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs; automatic vending machines; Transportation robots; Robotic mechanisms for transportation; Robots for use in industry; Robotic mechanisms for lifting; Robotic mechanisms for conveying; Industrial robots for use in manufacture; Robotic apparatus for handling materials; robots; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Nautical, photographic, cinematographic, optical, signalling and lifesaving apparatus and instruments; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus; vehicle batteries; vehicle fuses; vehicle tracking devices; accumulators for vehicles; communication apparatus for vehicles; display panels for vehicles; electronic keys for vehicles; multi-camera systems for vehicles; remote control starters for vehicles; vehicle automatic driving control devices; computer software to operate vehicles; computer programs to operate vehicles; vehicle navigation systems featuring interactive displays; electric batteries for powering electric vehicles; vehicle safety equipment, namely, back-up sensors and cameras; mechanical remote controls for motors; battery charging devices for motor vehicles; software for computer aided mechanical design; computer software for computeraided design/computer-aided manufacturing; computer hardware and peripheral devices; computer hardware for use in computer-assisted software engineering; remote controllers; navigational instruments; electrical conductors for electric motors.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Robots; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking [supervision], life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers; computer software; fire-extinguishing apparatus; vehicle batteries; vehicle fuses; vehicle tracking devices; accumulators for vehicles; displays for vehicles; computerised vehicle engine analysers; vehicle speed control systems; communication apparatus for vehicles; display panels for vehicles; electronic keys for vehicles; multi-camera systems for vehicles; remote control starters for vehicles; vehicle automatic driving control devices; computer software to operate vehicles; computer programs to operate vehicles; vehicle navigation systems featuring interactive displays; electric batteries for powering electric vehicles; vehicle safety equipment, namely, back-up sensors and cameras; mechanical remote controls for motors; battery charging devices for motor vehicles; sensors for use in the control of motors; sensors for engines; manufacturing software; industrial software; software drivers; assistive software; software for computer aided mechanical design; computer software for computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing; computer hardware and peripheral devices; computer hardware for use in computer-assisted software engineering; sensor controllers; touchscreen sensors; electronic sensors; measuring sensors; sensory software; remote controllers; electrical controllers; navigational instruments; electronic navigation apparatus; GPS navigation devices; navigational instruments for vehicles; software for GPS navigation systems; computer applications for vehicle navigation apparatus; electrical conductors for electric motors; robotic electrical control apparatus; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
