Motion control of a transporter

Details Motion control of a transporter Motion control of a transporter

2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Special driving device

C280S047340, C280S087042

Reexamination Certificate

active

07090040

ABSTRACT:
A transporter for transporting a subject over a surface that may be irregular. The transporter includes a support platform for supporting a load, the loaded support platform defining fore-aft and lateral planes and characterized by a load distribution. A plurality of ground contacting elements are coupled to the support platform. At least one of the plurality of ground contacting elements is driven by a motorized drive arrangement. A sensor module generates a signal indicative of the load distribution of the loaded support platform. Based at least on the load distribution, a controller commands the motorized drive arrangement.

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