Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
180167000 | WITH MEANS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION RESPONSIVE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION, MAGNETIC FORCE, OR SOUND WAVES RECEIVED FROM SOURCE, OR REFLECTED FROM OBJECT OR SURFACE, LOCATED APART FROM VEHICLE | 70 |
20080223641 | Method and Apparatus for Remotely Disabling Vehicles - Method and apparatus for remotely disabling a vehicle using modulated microwave energy. The modulation characteristics are preferably tailored for different types of vehicles. This approach enables the use of a low power radiation source, which minimizes injury to people and property and which enables the use of portable devices, such as for use on law enforcement or military vehicles. | 09-18-2008 |
20080236922 | WINDSHIELD CONTROLLER FOR MOTORCYCLE - A windshield controller for a motorcycle includes a receiver which receives a signal transmitted from a portable communication device; a start permission device which judges whether or not to permit start of an engine based on the signal received by the receiver; and a control device which controllably drives a movable windscreen disposed on a cowling at a front portion of a vehicle body, wherein the control device judges whether or not the portable communication device is away from the vehicle body based on the signal received by the receiver, and when it is judged that the portable communication device is away from the vehicle body, the control device controls to move the movable windscreen to a standby position. | 10-02-2008 |
20090078484 | MAGNETIC WHEEL - Magnetic circuit that has (a) a source of magnetic flux which includes an electromagnet or one or more permanent magnets, (b) at least two oppositely polarisable pole extension bodies associated with the magnetic flux source, the bodies being disc, wheel, roller or similarly shaped with an outer circumferential surface and held rotatable about respective axes of rotation, and (c) a ferromagnetic counter body which is arranged to cooperate with the pole extension bodies such as to provide an external flux path for the magnetic flux when in magnetic proximity or contact with the circumferential surface of the pole extension bodies, which is characterised in that the magnetic flux source is held stationary relative to the rotatable pole extension bodies. | 03-26-2009 |
20090173560 | ROBOT SYSTEM - A robot system capable of safely and stably holding an object with an optimum holding method and holding force. A robot control section ( | 07-09-2009 |
20090173561 | ROBOT - A robot capable of traveling while constantly directing a predetermined part of a main body to a detection target. In the robot, a main body is jointed to a traveling unit so that relative rotation is possible between the main body and the traveling unit. Based on position information of a detection target detected by a position detection sensor, a control device controls, while the traveling unit is traveling, a body drive motor so that a front surface of the main body constantly faces the detection target and rotates the main body relative to the traveling unit. Accordingly, a CCD camera, a microphone, a speaker, display or the like provided on the front surface of the main body constantly face the detection target. Thus, the robot can reliably communicate with the detection target even during traveling, through mutual transmission of information between the robot and the detection target. | 07-09-2009 |
20090188736 | Collapsible cooler driven by a remote control controller - A remotely driven collapsible cooler apparatus that includes a top ring having at least one handle on its inner side, a latch on its outer side and a bottom plate that includes at least one handle on its inner side, a mating latch on its outer side and a plurality of rotatable and laterally movable wheels, a driven motor, and collapsible storage bag positioned between the proximal top ring and the distal bottom plate, which is expandable. The wheels and the motor being remotely controlled by a remote controller; | 07-30-2009 |
20090260907 | Autonomous parking strategy based on available parking space - A method is provided for controlling a parallel parking of a vehicle. A distance between the first object and the second object is remotely sensed. The distance is compared to a first predetermined distance and a second predetermined distance. An autonomous first steering strategy maneuver is performed for parking the vehicle between the first object and second object if the distance is greater than the first predetermined distance. The first steering strategy maneuver consists of a first predetermined number of steering cycles for parking the vehicle. An autonomous second steering strategy maneuver is performed for parking the vehicle between the first and second object if the distance is between the first predetermined distance and the second predetermined distance. The second steering strategy maneuver consists of a second predetermined number of steering cycles for parking the vehicle where the second is greater than the first predetermined number of steering cycles. | 10-22-2009 |
20100096203 | VEHICLE DOCKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - An automatic docking system for docking a towing vehicle with a towed vehicle includes a sensing device, a controller, an automatic steering system, an automatic braking system, and a plurality of targets. The sensing device detects the plurality of targets located on a hitch of the towed vehicle. The controller determines the location of the towing vehicle relative to the towed vehicle based on the detection of the plurality of targets. The controller automatically steers the towing vehicle towards the towed vehicle to assist in the docking of the towing vehicle to the towed vehicle. The controller engages the automatic braking system to slow or stop the towing vehicle as required. | 04-22-2010 |
20100212983 | Magnetic Coupling Mobile Robot - A robot including a frame with wheels moves over a highly magnetically permeable support surface and at least one permanent magnet able to interact magnetically with, and couple the robot to, the surface. The permanent magnet is positioned so that one pole grazes the surface and is free to oscillate so that the pole always faces the surface and is a minimum distance from it. | 08-26-2010 |
20100300788 | AUTOMATIC VEHICLE GUIDANCE PROTECTION SYSTEM - An automated vehicle protection system is provided comprising a guideway ( | 12-02-2010 |
20110174565 | VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR THE INDEPENDENT INSPECTION OF HARD-TO-REACH INNER SPACES - A vehicle is provided for the independent inspection of hard-to-reach inner spaces which are bounded by ferromagnetic inner walls, especially in large cast parts, such as steam chests of a steam turbine. The vehicle includes at least two wheels which are rotatable around a common axis, are at a distance from each other in the axial direction, and can be driven independently of each other. With such a vehicle, the entire inner space can be inspected if the vehicle has adherence elements which hold the vehicle against the gravity force with the wheels on the respective inner wall. | 07-21-2011 |
20110203865 | WIRELESS CONTROLLERS - A wireless controller for operably controlling at least two devices. The wireless controller includes a cover portion, a base portion, a transmission mechanism and a component activation mechanism. The base portion is operably attached to the cover portion. The transmission mechanism and the component activation mechanism are each mounted to at least one of the cover portion and the base portion. The component activation mechanism causes the transmission mechanism to transmit a communication signal to the at least one of the at least two devices. When the cover portion and the base portion are in a closed configuration, the component activation mechanism is substantially covered. | 08-25-2011 |
20110278082 | SENSING SYSTEM AND MOVING ROBOT HAVING THE SAME - A moving robot includes a sensing system. The moving robot includes light sources generating light, an optical guide to receive, diffuse, and emit the light generated from the light source, and light receiving sensors to receive the light emitted from the optical guide and then reflected by the object. Light irradiated from the light sources is diffused and emitted to a wide region through the optical guide, thereby allowing light to be emitted to the wide region with a small number of the light sources. | 11-17-2011 |
20110303473 | PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A manufacturing facility includes a storage facility and a production facility. Workpieces are located in the storage facility in temporary storage accommodations, and are moved between the storage facility and stations in the production facility by mobile carrier units. The temporary storage accommodations may be units having a generally circular lading envelope, and an hexagonal optimal packing density. The optimal packing density is such that supports for the accommodation units lies outside the lading envelope circle, but within the corner regions of the hexagons of the packing density pattern. The accommodation units have lifting fittings that are accessible from the corners of the hexagons, whether the same as those of the supports, or different ones. The mobile carrier units may be automated guided vehicles. The guided vehicle may be electronically controlled to pick up and deliver workpieces from one location to another, and may include self-navigating software, and interactive communication with other guided vehicles to permit suitable routes to be chosen, or to permit obstacles to be avoided. The facility may include a vertical degree of freedom, or workpiece retrieval apparatus used for transferring workpieces between the storage accommodations and the automated guided vehicles, or to other locations. The workpiece retrieval apparatus may be mounted on a bridge, and may include a multi-element raising any lowering array that is biased to oppose torsional deflection of the lifting member. | 12-15-2011 |
20120037440 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTOMATED GUIDED, MOBILE ASSEMBLY AND/OR MATERIAL TRANSPORT UNIT AND AUTOMATED GUIDED, MOBILE ASSEMBLY AND/OR MATERIAL TRANSPORT UNIT THEREFOR - A method for operating a driverless, mobile assembly and/or material transport unit as a driverless transport system (DTS) with fixed assembly and/or warehousing stations. In this method, a system control device is used for the entire assembly process. The driverless, mobile assembly and/or material transport units comprises a travel device for the traveling movement of the unit, a drive device for the travel device,an energy storage device for providing the energy for the drive device and a control device for controlling the traveling movement in coordination with the system control device. | 02-16-2012 |
20120168240 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE USING A DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE INSTRUCTION LIBRARY - A self-propelled device includes a drive system, a wireless communication port, a memory and a processor. The memory stores a first set of instructions for mapping individual inputs from a first set of recognizable inputs to a corresponding command that controls movement of the self-propelled device. The processor (or processors) receive one or more inputs from the controller device over the wireless communication port, map each of the one or more inputs to a command based on the set of instructions, and control the drive system using the command determined for each of the one or more inputs. While the drive system is controlled, the processor processes one or more instructions to after the set of recognizable inputs and/or the corresponding command that is mapped to the individual inputs in the set of recognizable inputs. | 07-05-2012 |
20120168241 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE FOR INTERPRETING INPUT FROM A CONTROLLER DEVICE - A self-propelled device operates to interpret an input corresponding to a set of actions that are performed on a controller device. | 07-05-2012 |
20120199407 | Mobile Robot Systems and Methods - Mobile robot systems and methods are provided. At least one tracked mobile robot has a first end comprising a first pair of wheels, a second end comprising a second pair of wheels, an articulated arm coaxial with the first pair of wheels, and a driven support surface surrounding the first pair of wheels and the second pair of wheels. The at least one mobile robot surmounts obstacles and performs additional maneuvers alone and in combination with at least one other mobile robot. | 08-09-2012 |
20120261204 | ROBOTIC PLATFORM - An articulated tracked vehicle that has a main frame includes a pair of parallel main tracks. Each main track includes a flexible continuous belt coupled to a corresponding side of the main frame. A forward section includes an elongated arm pivotally coupled to the main frame near the forward end of the main frame. The arm has a length sufficiently long to allow the forward section to extend below a main section in at least some degrees of rotation of the arm, and a length shorter than the length of the main section. The center of mass of the main section is located forward of the rearmost point reached by the end of the arm in its pivoting about a transverse axis. The main section is contained within the volume defined by the main tracks and is symmetrical about a horizontal plane, thereby allowing inverted operation of the robot. | 10-18-2012 |
20130008732 | MOTION-BASED POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FOR WHEELCHAIRS - A motion-based push activation power assist system for manual wheelchairs. The system uses motion-based measurements to determine when the user applies a push to the wheelchair handrims and brakes with the handrims. The push recognition activates a drive system that provides an assistive driving force-pulse to the wheelchair to reduce the demand on the user during propulsion. The brake recognition deactivates the power assist. The provided power assist is proportional to the sensed push and can be modulated to different proportional settings. | 01-10-2013 |
20130037339 | PARKING ASSIST FOR A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH FOR WIRELESS VEHICLE CHARGING - A vehicle parking assist system of a wireless battery charger for positioning a capture resonator or receiving plate attached to a vehicle over a source resonator or charging pad residing on a parking surface under the vehicle. The system includes a target positioned relative to the source resonator at a location that is viewable by an operator of the vehicle while the vehicle is being parked. The vehicle is equipped with a plurality of light sources attached to the vehicle, and the light sources are oriented so that when the vehicle is properly positioned, light beams from the light sources impinge on the target at one or more predetermined locations, or converge at some predetermined location on the target. | 02-14-2013 |
20130081890 | VEHICLE FOR TOWING AN AIRPLANE - A vehicle for towing an airplane by receiving thereupon a nose landing gear of the airplane having an airplane longitudinal axis. The vehicle having a vehicle longitudinal axis and is configured to tow the airplane along a straight or curved path and comprises a controller for directing its operation, including maintaining the vehicle's in-phase position in which the vehicle longitudinal axis is parallel to the airplane longitudinal axis. | 04-04-2013 |
20130087399 | ROOF INSPECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - Devices, systems, and methods for inspecting and objectively analyzing the condition of a roof are presented. A vehicle adapted for traversing and inspecting an irregular terrain includes a chassis having a bottom surface that defines a higher ground clearance at an intermediate location, thereby keeping the center of mass low when crossing roof peaks. In another embodiment, the drive tracks include a partially collapsible treads made of resilient foam. A system for inspecting a roof includes a lift system and a remote computer for analyzing data. Vehicles and systems may gather and analyze data, and generate revenue by providing data, analysis, and reports for a fee to interested parties. | 04-11-2013 |
20130098700 | Foldable cart with tracking arrangement - A foldable cart assembly having a user tracking arrangement so as to follow movement of the user during motion over a field. The cart assembly has a plurality of ultrasound and RF sensors in communication with corresponding sensors in a remote handset transmission device carried by the user. The sensors provide timing, direction and distance information to a central processor on the cart for instructing individual electrical motors empowering the respective direction and speed of rotation of the cart's wheels. | 04-25-2013 |
20130240280 | HEAVY DUTY TRANSPORT VEHICLE FOR ISO CONTAINERS - A floor-bound heavy duty transport vehicle for transporting ISO containers, which, in an initial state, can be operated exclusively in a non-automated operating mode by an operator and can be freely displaced by means of wheels having pneumatic rubber tires. The vehicle comprises a driver's cab having a non-automated control system for non-automated steering, non-automated motion control and non-automated braking, which vehicle can optionally also be used in an automated mode. For this purpose, the heavy duty transport vehicle can be converted such that it can also be operated in an automated mode without a driver and has at least one second installation space for antennae for the conversion. | 09-19-2013 |
20130306390 | Method and Apparatus for Remotely Disabling Vehicles - Method and apparatus for remotely disabling a vehicle using modulated microwave energy. The modulation characteristics are preferably tailored for different types of vehicles. This approach enables the use of a low power radiation source, which minimizes injury to people and property and which enables the use of portable devices, such as for use on law enforcement or military vehicles. | 11-21-2013 |
20130333970 | Remote Controlled Vehicle - A remote controlled vehicle includes a chassis, front and rear axles mounted on the chassis and at least one wheel coupled to each axle. A front hydraulic drive drives the front axle and a rear hydraulic drive drives the rear axle. The remote controlled vehicle includes front and rear control valves in fluid communication with the corresponding front and rear hydraulic drives for regulating at least one of a fluid direction and a fluid flow through each control valve to each corresponding hydraulic drive. A controller communicates drive commands to each hydraulic drive and receives the drive commands front an external communicator. The chassis has a width substantially equal to the widest width of the reservoir and the motor. | 12-19-2013 |
20130333971 | TOWBARLESS AIRPLANE TUG - A towbarless airplane tug comprising: a chassis mounted on a plurality of tug wheels, at least some of said plurality of tug wheels being steerable tug wheels; an airplane wheel support assembly, mounted on said chassis, for supporting rotatable wheels of a nose landing gear of an airplane; at least one tug wheel driver operative to drive said plurality of tug wheels in rotation to provide displacement of said chassis; and at least one tug controller operative to control speed of said tug, said at least one tug controller employing at least one feedback loop utilizing a mapping of speed limits along a travel path traversed by said tug and said airplane at said airport as well as an indication of the instantaneous location of said tug and said airplane along a travel path. | 12-19-2013 |
20140014432 | Fall-proof and Anti-collision Vacuum Cleaner - A fall-proof and anti-collision vacuum cleaner is disclosed in the present application, which comprises a main body, a driving device, a collision baffle and an elastic element. The collision baffle comprises a left side portion, a right portion and a middle portion for connecting the left portion and the right portion, at least one sensor is disposed on the outer edges of the left side, right side and middle portions respectively, the at least one sensor is electrically connected to the driving means, a plurality of shading parts are disposed on the main body corresponding to the positions of the sensors for sheltering the sensors, each of the sensors has three working positions, in the first working position, the sensors receive the feedback signals from the support below the main body, in the second working position, the sensors are sheltered by the shading parts, and in the third working position, the sensors fail to receive any signals within the sensing range thereof. The collision baffle of the invention has less movement track, improved sensitivity as well as the function of fall-proof. | 01-16-2014 |
20140060948 | Multiple Shipping Container Omni-Directional Cradle - A system of single or multiple modules with self driving capabilities specifically for the movement of single or multiple shipping containers with a single operator on foot using a ‘wireless control unit’ to imitate commands to the individual modules, inter-connected to act in concert. As the units are configured from one (1) to forty-five (45) containers, the modules are connected utilizing the specialty pin assembly inherent to the invention. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060949 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A navigation system and associate methods are described that include a plurality of fixed terrestrial based reference devices that calibrate the system by tracking positional error between the fixed terrestrial based reference devices. A navigation system and associated methods are also described that include a laser positioning system. A navigation system and associated methods are described that include an RF positioning system. In one example, the laser positioning system, and the RF positioning system cross check one another to ensure reliability and accuracy of a position measurement. | 03-06-2014 |
20140196967 | REMOTE-CONTROLLED ELECTRIC GOLF BAG CART - A remote-controlled electric golf bag cart has a remote control, a support frame, an antenna set and a control module. The remote control transmits a distance measurement signal. The support frame has a wheel assembly, a golf bag stand and a motor assembly mounted thereon. The antenna set and the control module are mounted on the support frame. The antenna set receives the distance measurement signal. The control module determines an orientation and a distance of the remote control according to the distance measurement signal received by the antenna set, and drives the motor assembly to move the support frame forward toward the remote control, making the support follow a user having the remote control and preventing other in-field persons and obstacles from affecting the support frame to follow the remote control. | 07-17-2014 |
20140209400 | Electromechanical Control System of Electric Bicycle Integrating Smart Mobile Device and Cloud Services - An electromechanical control system of an electric bike integrating a smart mobile device and cloud services therewith enables a controller of the electric bike to independently monitor and control operation of an electric motor, is integrated with an external smart mobile device with a communication interface thereof, configures cycling control parameters of the controller with the externally available cycling control parameters through an user interface provided by the smart mobile device to adapt to cyclists' physical strength. Cycling information and bike information can be displayed on the smart mobile device or make them openly available through the online function of the smart mobile device for cyclists to easily record or manage related information during bike cycling. | 07-31-2014 |
20140238762 | MULTI-PURPOSED SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - Disclosed are a multi-purposed, self-propelled device and method for operation of the self-propelled device. Certain variations can include a spherical housing having an internal drive system and a multifunctional payload space for use in a variety of applications. | 08-28-2014 |
20140262574 | Powered Personal Transportation Systems and Methods - A personal vehicle system including a deck having a substantially flat top surface, where the top surface is substantially flat and is of sufficient area to support two feet of a user, a truck coupled to the deck, where the truck consist of a first portion coupled to the deck and a second portion that tilts relative to the first portion, and a wheel motor coupled to the second portion of the truck. A personal vehicle system that includes a deck, a truck coupled to the deck, and a wheel motor coupled to the truck, where the wheel motor has a passive cooling system. The passive cooling system includes at least one endcap that rotates about a wheel rotation axis during operation of the wheel motor and the endcap has at least one fin. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262575 | MOTION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR WHEELCHAIRS - The presently disclosure describes a motion assistance system for a wheelchair, for example, a powered drive wheel system that can continually drive a wheelchair in a circular or elliptical path. The motion assistance system comprises a mounting mechanism attachable to one or more structural elements of the wheelchair, and a drive linkage pivotable with respect to the mounting mechanism. A drive wheel can be mounted to an end of the drive linkage such that the drive wheel contacts the ground when installed on the wheelchair. The drive wheel comprises a plurality of lateral rollers positioned radially about the circumference of the power drive wheel. The lateral rollers can rotate about an axis tangential to the circumference of the drive wheel in order to facilitate driving the wheelchair in a radial direction. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262576 | Motorized Walking Shoes - The present invention aims to provide incremental automotive transportation to a person wearing a pair of identical motorized shoes. Each shoe houses in its sole an assembly of electrically powered set of wheels clasped over longitudinally by a conveyor from heel to toe. The assembly, skewed at an adjustable angle from the longitude towards the instep, is initially in an elevated no-contact position with an underlying surface. When lowered and switched on, the assembly operates and transports the shoe forward, which is in contact with the surface through it only. The assembly is designed to neutralize forces acting to disrupt its operation during walking while the sole is equipped to provide stability by absorbing impacts. Further, multiple assemblies can be housed in one sole wherein some of them can be tilted, twisted, reflexively twisted, recessed and all have electronic sensors. Additionally, all electro-mechanical operations can be remote and computer controlled. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262577 | TOWING SYSTEM - A tow control remotely controls a connected towing vehicle by generating and transmitting a signal that controls the propulsion of the towing vehicle. The towing vehicle is controllable to generate propulsion for the tow control, a towed vehicle, and an operator. A flexible tow line joins the tow control to the towing vehicle. The operator, while holding the tow control and mounting the towed vehicle, can maintain independent movement relative to the towing vehicle because of the flexible nature of the tow line and the distance between the towing vehicle and tow control. The towing vehicle includes a receiver that remotely receives a signal from a transmitter on the tow control. The receiver relays the signal to a processor that regulates a steering portion, motor, and brake mechanism on the towing vehicle. A control portion on the tow control generates the signal for operation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140299398 | WHEELCHAIR GUIDING - Among other things, an apparatus includes a wheelchair control device sensitive to motion and adapted to attach to a user's head, and includes a wheelchair interface device in communication with the wheelchair control device and adapted to manipulate a control system of a motorized wheelchair in response to communication from the wheelchair control device. Among other things, a method includes causing a motorized wheelchair to change velocity in response to changing a position of a head-mounted wheelchair control device. | 10-09-2014 |
20140311814 | STEERABLE VEHICLE - A steerable, self-propelled vehicle ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140318879 | Robotic Omniwheel - A robotic omniwheel for motion comprising various components such as in wheel motor assemblies with brake, supportive hub and axle assemblies, strut and yoke assemblies for suspension, a motor device having controller for steering motion, a motorized universal joint for rocking motion, an active transmission rod to uniquely engage lift and expansion which are managed by a drive logic system comprising status control system and sensor array, laser radar, GPS, and as well a navigational control system including wireless remote control for communication and monitoring motion states for transport and to monitor power levels therein. As well, an electrical system includes battery array to furnish power for the robotic omniwheel array assemblies and to the electrical components via power cable. Accordingly, a navigational system can control components by a cell phone device and by a remote controller device with toggle switches, and also by a remote control panel having touch screen monitor and thusly allowing the robotic omniwheel array to move about in a holonomic manner for transport. | 10-30-2014 |
20140374182 | System, Method and Device for Disabling a Motorized Vehicle - A system and method to disable a motorized vehicle includes a modified police radar/laser gun, a black box, which stops a vehicle by shutting down the electrical system or by other means known in the art when activated by the modified police radar/laser gun. The black box is attached to the motorized vehicle and is activated by the modified police radar/laser gun during a chase or other emergency situation. The black box is tamper proof so that any attempt to remove or otherwise tamper with it will disable the vehicle so that it will not start. A system according to the present invention works on automobiles, trucks, buses, eighteen wheelers, recreational vehicles, motorcycles and boats. Starting the vehicle readies the system. | 12-25-2014 |
20150041230 | AMUSEMENT VEHICLE, AMUSEMENT ENVIRONMENT FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The present document describes an amusement vehicle for interacting with at least another amusement vehicle in an amusement environment, the amusement vehicle comprising: a chassis; a set of wheels for rotatably supporting the chassis on a ground surface; a motor mounted on the chassis for propelling the chassis on the ground surface; a controller operably connected to the motor for controlling the motor; and at least one of: a receiver mounted on the chassis for receiving a first directional signal of the at least another amusement vehicle only when the at least another amusement vehicle is in substantial alignment with the receiver; and a transmitter mounted on the chassis for transmitting a second directional signal to one of the at least another amusement vehicle in substantial alignment with the transmitter; the controller being at least one of: operably connected to the receiver and being configured to decode the first signal for controlling the motor in accordance with instructions included in the first signal; and operably connected to the transmitter and being configured to encode the second signal prior to sending it to the at least another amusement vehicle via the transmitter. | 02-12-2015 |
20150075887 | ELECTRIC BICYCLE - Disclosed is an electric bicycle. The electric bicycle includes a hub motor assembly provided at a wheel to supply driving force, an electronic control unit provided in the hub motor assembly, and a wireless communication device mounted to a wheel shaft and electrically connected to the electronic control unit. | 03-19-2015 |
20150096818 | PORTABLE COLLAPSIBLE MOTORIZED MOBILITY DEVICE FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS ADAPTABLE TO REMOVABLY ENGAGE A TRADITIONAL NON MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR - The present invention relates to the field of motorized mobility devices for wheelchair users, specifically, portable collapsible motorized mobility devices for wheelchair users that removably engage the frame of a traditional wheelchair allowing for the wheelchair user to have a greater degree of autonomy and to negotiate a variety of terrains otherwise inaccessible to them. The present invention includes a collapsible platform operatively connected to a plurality of motorized rolling tracks and a plurality of securing means to secure the user's traditional wheelchair to the device to allow the wheelchair user a greater degree of autonomy. | 04-09-2015 |
20150101873 | MULTI-UNIT MOBILE ROBOT - A multi-unit mobile robot comprising a plurality of separate carriages or units linked together by linkages. Each unit comprises hinged first and second segments which facilitates pitch relative motion between the segments, and accordingly the units. By controlling actuators to the hinges, one can cause the robot to coil around and compress against the exterior, or compress against the interior, of an object to be traversed. The linkage between mobile units facilitates at least one of lateral pivot or yaw relative motion between units, and optionally roll. | 04-16-2015 |
20150136505 | A PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN WORK MACHINE AND A WORK MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - The invention concerns a portable power supply system ( | 05-21-2015 |
20150144411 | Remote Controllable Self-Propelled Stroller - A motorized, self-propelled stroller that is controllable via a remote control unit. The motorized stroller has a motor, a power source, and a drive shaft that is operably connected to one of the stroller's axles to drive the rotation thereof. A wireless transceiver relays signals sent from the remote control unit to the motor to control the action of the motor. The motor is adapted to drive the rotation of the axle to which it is operably connected in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, with varying speeds. Reflectors extend along the lateral sides of the stroller frame and lights are disposed on the front portion of the frame, making the stroller more visible during low-light conditions and thus safer to operate. The motorized stroller further includes a motorized assembly that is adapted to fold and unfold the stroller frame in response to input from the remote control unit. | 05-28-2015 |
20150327638 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF PROVIDING LINKAGE BETWEEN TWO OR MORE OBJECTS SUCH THAT THEY CAN PASSIVELY TRACK OR FOLLOW ONE ANOTHER - The present invention provides methods and systems for a mobile device system that includes a electromagnet suitable for physical association with a mobile device, a paired item suitable for association with a user, and a correspondence between the electromagnet and the paired item, wherein the correspondence uniquely pairs at least the electromagnet and the paired item to indicate that the mobile device physically associated with the electromagnet passively follow the user associated with the paired item. | 11-19-2015 |
20150351980 | MOTION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR WHEELCHAIRS - The presently disclosure describes a motion assistance system for a wheelchair, for example, a powered drive wheel system that can continually drive a wheelchair in a circular or elliptical path. The motion assistance system comprises a mounting mechanism attachable to one or more structural elements of the wheelchair, and a drive linkage pivotable with respect to the mounting mechanism. A drive wheel can be mounted to an end of the drive linkage such that the drive wheel contacts the ground when installed on the wheelchair. The drive wheel comprises a plurality of lateral rollers positioned radially about the circumference of the power drive wheel. The lateral rollers can rotate about an axis tangential to the circumference of the drive wheel in order to facilitate driving the wheelchair in a radial direction. | 12-10-2015 |
20160101803 | Motorized Stroller System and Apparatus - In certain embodiments, a stroller system includes a stroller frame connected to three or more wheels, a housing unit operable to accommodate a rider, a motor coupled to the frame and to at least one of the wheels, and a brake coupled to at least one of the wheels. The system further includes one or more processors coupled to the frame, a first electronic display coupled to the frame and communicatively coupled to at least one of the one or more processors, and sensors coupled to the frame and to at least one processor. A distance sensor measures a distance between the distance sensor and an object, and a speed sensor measures the speed of the frame. The one or more processors are operable to receive measurements from the distance sensor and speed sensor, and to determine, based on the received measurements, whether to apply the brake. | 04-14-2016 |
20160114842 | Locomotion of Amorphous Surface Robots - An amorphous robot includes a compartmented bladder containing fluid, a valve assembly, and an outer layer encapsulating the bladder and valve assembly. The valve assembly draws fluid from a compartment(s) and discharges the drawn fluid into a designated compartment to displace the designated compartment with respect to the surface. Another embodiment includes elements each having a variable property, an outer layer that encapsulates the elements, and a control unit. The control unit energizes a designated element to change its variable property, thereby moving the designated element. The elements may be electromagnetic spheres with a variable polarity or shape memory polymers with changing shape and/or size. Yet another embodiment includes an elongated flexible tube filled with ferrofluid, a moveable electromagnet, an actuator, and a control unit. The control unit energizes the electromagnet and moves the electromagnet via the actuator to magnetize the ferrofluid and lengthen the flexible tube. | 04-28-2016 |
20160137417 | CONVEYING VEHICLE AS WELL AS BASE FRAME AND MODULAR SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING VEHICLE - A base frame ( | 05-19-2016 |
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180168000 | Having controlling means adapted to interact with stationary means which describes course of vehicle's travel | 6 |
20100175943 | Storage or Conveying System - Disclosed is a storage or conveying system comprising an electromagnetic planar motor which moves one or more conveying devices, especially movable pallets, cars, or containers mounted on wheels or rolls. The planar motor is equipped with a plurality of electromagnets which can generate suitable magnetic fields for moving the conveying device. The conveying device is designed in a passive manner with respect to the driving action of the planar motor. The transformers can be separated from one another and can be arranged to form desired geometries of the planar motor. At least one metal detecting apparatus is integrated into the planar motor. The invention allows for an extremely flexible storage system. | 07-15-2010 |
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180169000 | Radiation, force, or waves reflected from external object or surface | 7 |
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20140158446 | WEARABLE MOBILITY DEVICE - A wearable mobility device comprising a base for the placement of a shoe, the base including a heel-support section, a battery pack, a tail reflector, and a wireless receiver. The device including a first wheel having a wheel hub motor embedded therein, the motor rotatably connected to a first partial axial shaft connected to the base. The device including a second wheel having a wheel hub motor controller embedded therein, the motor controller rotatably connected to a second partial axial shaft connected to the base and operative to control a speed of rotation of the first wheel and the second wheel. The device also including a remote control for controlling the speed of rotation of the first wheel and the second wheel, the remote control operative to transmit one or more control signals to the wireless receiver, the wireless receiver being electrically coupled to the motor controller. | 06-12-2014 |
20160100521 | Autonomous Robot Localization - A location estimation system for use with an autonomous lawn mowing robot, comprises a plurality of synthetic surfaces positioned with respect to a mowable space in an environment, a radiation source coupled to the lawn mowing robot, a detector coupled to the lawn mowing robot and configured to detect radiation reflected by objects in the environment, and a controller configured to controllably direct radiation from the radiation source to scan the environment, and to vary at least one of an output power of the directed radiation and a scan rate of the directed radiation, as a function of detected radiation reflected from one or more of the synthetic surfaces. | 04-14-2016 |
20220137635 | AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE WITH A SENSOR DEVICE - An autonomous vehicle includes a vehicle body having a receiving device configured to receive an object to be transported, a chassis having at least one driven wheel, and at least one sensor device having a detection region surrounding the autonomous vehicle for recognizing obstacles which enter the detection region in the immediate surroundings of the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle includes a joint arrangement configured to adjust the sensor device relative to the vehicle body such that the sensor device can be operated in a first arrangement which monitors the basic peripheral contour of the vehicle body, and in at least one second arrangement which monitors a total peripheral contour including the basic peripheral contour and an expansion contour of the autonomous vehicle that is formed when an object to be transported is received. | 05-05-2022 |