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Omni-directional vehicle with elevatable observation platform

  • US 7,690,473 B2
  • Filed: 02/19/2008
  • Issued: 04/06/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/19/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A security, patrol and surveillance vehicle (10) comprising:

  • a powered omni-directional vehicle (11) defining a vertical axis (16) and having a frame (14);

    a lift (62) coupled to said omni-directional vehicle;

    a platform (36) coupled to said lift, said platform including an operators station (38) with inputs (31R, 31L) arranged and designed for controlling the motion of said omni-directional vehicle; and

    a plurality of outrigger arms (23) having proximal ends coupled to said frame (14), said outrigger arms disposed along a plurality of radials of said vertical axis and circumpositioned symmetrically about the perimeter of said vehicle (10), said plurality of outrigger arms arranged and designed to be extended and retracted telescopically by motor-driven actuators along said plurality of radials, said plurality of swivel casters (20) coupled to distal ends of said outrigger arms;

    wherein said frame (14) has a circular circumference that surrounds said lift (62);

    whereby said plurality of outrigger arms and said plurality of swivel casters cooperate to support said vehicle (10); and

    whereby said lift raises and lowers the elevation of said platform with respect to said omni-directional vehicle.

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