BRIDGE-TYPE WALKING PROPULSOR Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B62D57/32 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to walking propulsors. Walking propulsor comprises drive crankshaft articulated with axle center. Shafts with ball pins articulated with axle ends, said pins being articulated with support shoes. Distance between centers of shaft bearings equals the sum of four crankshaft radii. Rotary support mechanism rollers are arranged at the distance of crankshaft three radii at axle beam in line connected support shafts centers. At crankshaft drive turn said rollers roll on rotary support plate rigidly secured at the body while one of said supports displaces in trajectory reference section. Distance between body and trajectory reference section is equal at whatever position of crankshaft.

EFFECT: higher speed and maneuverability of propulsor.

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