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High-Clearance Six-Wheel SuspensionMultilevered suspension system gives body of vehicle high clearance and allows wheels to be steered independently. Suspension linkages above wheels enable body to skim over obstacles as high as wheel. Levers and independently steered wheels enable vehicle to climb steps 1 1/2 wheel diameters high and cross gaps 1 3/4 wide. Adaptable to off-the-road recreational vehicles, military scout vehicles, and robotic emergency vehicles.
Document ID
19920000377
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Bickler, Donald B.
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 16
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
NPO-17821
Accession Number
92B10377
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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