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Multi-Spoked Wheel AssemblyA robust ground traction (drive) assembly for remotely controlled vehicles, which not only operates smoothly on surfaces that are flat, but also upon surfaces that include rugged terrain, snow, mud, and sand, is provided. The assembly includes a sun gear and a braking gear. The sun gear is configured to cause rotational force to be applied to second planetary gears through a coupling of first planetary gears. The braking gear is configured to cause the assembly (or the second planetary gears) to rotate around the braking gear when an obstacle or braking force is applied.
Document ID
20170008509
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Krasowski, Michael
Greer, Lawrence
Date Acquired
September 6, 2017
Publication Date
August 8, 2017
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-9,726,268
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-14/095,442
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