Wheels negotiate bumps and holes with minimal tilting of vehicle body. In new suspension, wheel climbs obstacle as high as 1 1/2 times its diameter without excessive tilting of chassis. Provides highly stable ride over rough ground for such vehicles as wheelchairs, military scout cars, and police and fire robots. System of levers distributes weight to wheels. Sized to distribute equal or other desired portions of load among wheels.


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    Title :

    Articulated Suspension Without Springs


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    Publication date :

    1990-01-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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