Payload module for mobility assist
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1. An apparatus comprising an articulable payload module coupling, wherein the articulable payload module coupling includes:
- a splined, sliding dog clutch; and
a motor.
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Abstract
A ground vehicle and a method for articulating a payload module for mobility assist are disclosed. The ground vehicle comprises a chassis; and a payload module capable of articulating relative to the chassis to assist the mobility of the ground vehicle. The method comprises articulating a payload module relative to a chassis.
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3 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising an articulable payload module coupling, wherein the articulable payload module coupling includes:
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a splined, sliding dog clutch; and a motor.
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2. An apparatus comprising an articulable payload module coupling, wherein the articulable payload module coupling includes:
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a splined, sliding dog clutch; a motor; and rotary encoder.
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3. An apparatus comprising an articulable payload module coupling, the articulable payload module coupling including a rotary encoder.
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