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Full rocker-bogie suspension

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Full aluminum scissor frame

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Evolution of the frame lift cam - top to bottom, ends up being 2/3rds of original design

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Extended frame with partial deck

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Partially extended/retracted frame top view with preliminary deck.

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Full side view of extended frame without decks

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Extended frame without decks from base end

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Diff with motor drive to lift rocker-bogie assembly

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Work table at end-of-day - very organized!

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Attachment of frame end-posts to differential shaft

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Base end-post pivot motor assembly

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Testing frame end-post and extension scissor units

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Frame end-post and rocker-bogie sub-assembly

JPEG Image - 678.63 kB - 12/23/2016 at 01:42

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Assembled diff. with motor gear

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Frame retraction cam design and prototype print.

JPEG Image - 512.84 kB - 12/23/2016 at 01:43

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Basic 2D design of partially extended frame - minimal detail, no motors or control systems.

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Ultimate vision of what the frame could be!

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A simple version of a frame reaching right into the water with floats.

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A staircase version of the extendable frame.

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The compact nature of the frame folding with rocker retraction

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Close-up of wheelbase

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Rocker-bogie offers great stability as is well understood - however, tests show that without independent drive the frame would drift due to the asymmetric rolling experienced between arms over terrain

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Kinematic trace of frame, rocker, bogie and wheels over uneven terrain

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Uneven terrain that can be handled.

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Tested various scissor beams to understand strongest design and then optimized for - saved approx 30% on material while retaining same strength.

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Tested various frames to simulate supported and unsupported (overhang) strength.

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