An apparatus includes a hub, a carrier structure and a first plurality of connective elements. The carrier structure surrounds the hub and holds a plurality of rollers that rotate within the carrier structure about an axis that is orthogonal to an axis of rotation of the hub. The first plurality of connective elements are coupled to the hub and the carrier structure. A connective element of the first plurality of connective elements elastically deforms to absorb an impact experienced by the carrier structure such that the rollers can rotate within the carrier structure while the carrier structure experiences the force.


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    Title :

    Omni-directional wheel with compliant structure for rough terrain


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-01-21


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60B VEHICLE WHEELS , Räder für Fahrzeuge / B25J Manipulatoren , MANIPULATORS



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