An omnidirectionally orientable vehicle comprising a main body, arms extending radially therefrom and orientable propulsion modules. Each propulsion module is coupled to an arm and comprises at least three propulsion units rigidly attached to the propulsion module. Each propulsion module is coupled to the arm by interposition of a rotary junction formed by a first revolute joint coupled to the arm and a second revolute joint attached to the propulsion module and perpendicularly coupled to the first revolute joint. The first revolute joint allows the propulsion module to rotate around the arm and the second revolute joint allows the propulsion module to rotate around an axis perpendicular to the arm providing the propulsion module with two DOF relative to the main body. The vehicle comprises rotary encoders located in proximity to the revolute joints and configured to monitor the orientation of the propulsion modules relative to the main body.


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    Title :

    OMNIDIRECTIONAL VEHICLE WITH PASSIVE REVOLUTE JOINTS


    Additional title:

    OMNIDIREKTIONALES FAHRZEUG MIT PASSIVEN DREHGELENKEN
    HICULE OMNIDIRECTIONNEL &#192



    Publication date :

    2023-11-01


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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