Please download the dossier by clicking on the dossier button x
×

VEHICLE WITH AERIAL AND GROUND MOBILITY

  • US 20140061362A1
  • Filed: 03/18/2013
  • Published: 03/06/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A combination rotor and wheel assembly for an unmanned vehicle with ground and aerial mobility, the assembly comprising:

  • a rotor arm adapted to be attached at an inner end thereof to a vehicle body;

    a rotor rotatably connected to an outer end of the rotor arm about a rotor axis, and a rotor drive mounted on the rotor arm operative to rotate the rotor such that the rotor exerts an upward lift force on the rotor arm;

    an open spoked wheel rotatably connected to the outer end of the rotor arm about the rotor axis independent of the rotor, wherein a diameter of the wheel is greater than a diameter of the rotor, and wherein a bottom edge of the wheel is below the rotor;

    a wheel drive mounted on the arm and operative to rotate the wheel.

View all claims
  • 4 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×