Rescue and exploration apparatus

Details Rescue and exploration apparatus Rescue and exploration apparatus

2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Steering by driving

Endless flexible track

Reexamination Certificate

active

06837318

ABSTRACT:
A rescue and exploration apparatus that has a first continuous track rotatably supported within a first frame and a second continuous track rotatably supported within a second frame. The first and second continuous tracks are driven by at least one drive motor. The first and second frames are pivotally connected about a pivot point. A steering mechanism articulates the first and second frames about the pivot point. A remote control is operatively connected to the rescue and exploration apparatus, and a power source is electronically connected to the remote control the drive motors, and the steering mechanism. A tether may be used for rescue type uses by pulling the rescue and exploration apparatus back to safety with a rescue victim. A joystick and microcontroller on the remote control controls the speed and direction of the drive motors and steering mechanism.

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