Vehicle system and method for accessing denied terrain

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2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Dickson, Paul N (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Suspension modification enacted during travel

Suspension stiffness for ride comfort

C180S008300, C180S008200, C280S005300, C280S006157, C280S006159, C280S005514, C280S005518

Reexamination Certificate

active

07934725

ABSTRACT:
A surface vehicle capable of overcoming obstacles is disclosed in which the vehicle accelerates vertically while having a horizontal velocity. The vehicle has a frame and at least three wheels attached to the frame to which a horizontal propulsion system is coupled. Further, a vertical propulsion system is coupled to the frame and the wheels. The vertical propulsion system is capable of providing a force to such wheels normal to the surface so that the vehicle separates from the surface. The vehicle has an electronic control unit coupled to the vertical propulsion system to automatically control its operation.

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