Patents by Inventor Rolf Libakken
Rolf Libakken has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 12214619Abstract: A rolling device having a bearing housing accommodating a wheel axle, a drive motor with first and second motor parts for conduction of relative rotation between a wheel element and the wheel axle, end portions of the wheel axle being connected to axle support members in an eccentric position displaced from the center line of the axle support members, and locks operable between an unlocked position allowing rotation of the axle support members relative to the bearing housing, and a locking position preventing the rotation of the axle support members, wherein in the unlocked position, the motor conducts rotation of the axle support members and wheel axis for displacement of the wheel element by an eccentric movement between an extended position where at least a portion of the wheel element projects outside the bearing housing and a retracted position where the wheel element is located inside the bearing housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: WHEEL.ME ASInventor: Rolf Libakken
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Patent number: 12043118Abstract: Rolling device comprising a housing (11) accommodating a rolling element and a control and communication module comprising a wireless receiver (30) connected to a control device (40) and position means (50) connected to the control device, wherein the rolling device further comprises driving means (60) connected to the control device and the rolling element for driving and controlling the movements of the rolling element according to a first position acquired by the position means and a received wireless signal comprising movement instructions and a second position, power supply means (70) for powering the control and communication module and the driving means, wherein the housing is arranged with an support assembly for bearing the rolling element which is configured for establishing a releasable connection with the housing, and an electrical interface adapted for establishing connection between the rolling element and the control and communication module and the power supply means.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: WHEEL.ME ASInventors: Atle Timenes, Rolf Libakken
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Publication number: 20240149618Abstract: The invention concerns a rolling device for a device to enable moving the device along a surface. The rolling device comprises a housing arranged for attachment to the device and a wheel support assembly arranged in the housing for carrying a wheel. The wheel support assembly comprises a wheel carrying member arranged for connection with the wheel, and a retainer element arranged for connection with the housing. The wheel carrying member comprises a deflective rib with an protrusion for releasable engagement with a groove of the retainer element to select the release or attachment between the wheel carrying member and the retainer element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Andreas BLOM-BAKKE, Rolf LIBAKKEN
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Patent number: 11795752Abstract: The invention concerns a drive unit for moving a door relative to a door's opening. The drive unit comprises a drive motor and a wheel transmission assembly arranged for transfer of power to a drive wheel configured for engagement with a running surface for moving the door. The wheel transmission comprises a transfer wheel driven by the drive motor. A movable wheel carrier comprises a first running wheel and a second running wheel arranged in in engagement with the transfer wheel. The movable wheel carrier is arranged for displacement between a free wheel position where the first and second running wheel are arranged disengaged from the drive wheel for no power transfer to occur from the drive motor to the drive wheel, at least one running position where either of the first and second running wheel is positioned in engagement with the drive wheel for the transfer of power from the drive motor to the drive wheel.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: WHEEL.ME ASInventor: Rolf Libakken
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Publication number: 20230090016Abstract: A transportation arrangement for transportation of an object on a surface comprises at least one transportation unit. The transportation unit comprises a housing comprising a vertical front surface, two arms movably connected to the housing at each side of the vertical front surface, at least one rolling element arranged at a lower portion of the housing, and a power source connected to the rolling elements and the movable arms. The rolling element are configured to roll in any horizontal direction on the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Dan Henriksen, Rolf Libakken
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Publication number: 20230001778Abstract: Rolling device comprising a housing (11) accommodating a rolling element and a control and communication module comprising a wireless receiver (30) connected to a control device (40) and position means (50) connected to the control device, wherein the rolling device further comprises driving means (60) connected to the control device and the rolling element for driving and controlling the movements of the rolling element according to a first position acquired by the position means and a received wireless signal comprising movement instructions and a second position, power supply means (70) for powering the control and communication module and the driving means, wherein the housing is arranged with an support assembly for bearing the rolling element which is configured for establishing a releasable connection with the housing, and an electrical interface adapted for establishing connection between the rolling element and the control and communication module and the power supply means.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Atle TIMENES, Rolf LIBAKKEN
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Publication number: 20220410622Abstract: A rolling device having a bearing housing accommodating a wheel axle, a drive motor with first and second motor parts for conduction of relative rotation between a wheel element and the wheel axle, end portions of the wheel axle being connected to axle support members in an eccentric position displaced from the center line of the axle support members, and locks operable between an unlocked position allowing rotation of the axle support members relative to the bearing housing, and a locking position preventing the rotation of the axle support members, wherein in the unlocked position, the motor conducts rotation of the axle support members and wheel axis for displacement of the wheel element by an eccentric movement between an extended position where at least a portion of the wheel element projects outside the bearing housing and a retracted position where the wheel element is located inside the bearing housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventor: Rolf LIBAKKEN
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Publication number: 20220355618Abstract: A rolling device having a bearing housing accommodating a wheel axle carrying a wheel element, axle support members rotatably accommodated in the bearing housing and supporting the wheel axle, end portions of the wheel axle being connected to the axle support members in an eccentric position displaced from the rotational axis/4 line of the axle support members, a drive wheel connected to one of the axle support members for the axle support member to rotate following the rotation of the drive wheel, a first drive motor having a spindle engaged with the drive wheel to rotate the drive wheel and thereby the axle support member relative to the bearing housing, to displace the wheel element by eccentric movement between an extended position where at least a portion of the wheel element projects outside the bearing housing and a retracted position where the wheel element is located inside the bearing housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventor: Rolf LIBAKKEN
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Publication number: 20220258821Abstract: A transportation arrangement for transportation of an object on a surface comprises at least one transportation unit. The transportation unit comprises a housing comprising a vertical front surface, two arms movably connected to the housing at each side of the vertical front surface, at least one rolling element arranged at a lower portion of the housing, and a power source connected to the rolling elements and the movable arms. The rolling element are configured to roll in any horizontal direction on the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2020Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventor: Rolf LIBAKKEN
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Publication number: 20220162898Abstract: The invention concerns a drive unit for moving a door relative to a door's opening. The drive unit comprises a drive motor and a wheel transmission assembly arranged for transfer of power to a drive wheel configured for engagement with a running surface for moving the door. The wheel transmission comprises a transfer wheel driven by the drive motor. A movable wheel carrier comprises a first running wheel and a second running wheel arranged in in engagement with the transfer wheel. The movable wheel carrier is arranged for displacement between a free wheel position where the first and second running wheel are arranged disengaged from the drive wheel for no power transfer to occur from the drive motor to the drive wheel, at least one running position where either of the first and second running wheel is positioned in engagement with the drive wheel for the transfer of power from the drive motor to the drive wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventor: Rolf LIBAKKEN
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Patent number: 10759222Abstract: A rolling device for a device that is to be moved along a surface is described. The rolling device comprises a cylinder with an opening at one end and a piston that is arranged reciprocally movably in the cylinder such that the piston can be moved between an upper position in the cylinder and a lower position in the cylinder. The piston comprises a rolling element that is arranged in a first end portion of the piston that faces the cylinder opening and that rolls on the surface when the device is to be moved. The rolling device further comprises an actuator system for movement of the piston between the upper position and the lower position in the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: WHEEL.ME ASInventor: Rolf Libakken
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Publication number: 20160339742Abstract: A rolling device for a device that is to be moved along a surface is described. The rolling device comprises a cylinder with an opening at one end and a piston that is arranged reciprocally movably in the cylinder such that the piston can be moved between an upper position in the cylinder and a lower position in the cylinder. The piston comprises a rolling element that is arranged in a first end portion of the piston that faces the cylinder opening and that rolls on the surface when the device is to be moved. The rolling device further comprises an actuator system for movement of the piston between the upper position and the lower position in the cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Rolf LIBAKKEN
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Patent number: 7305737Abstract: A roller/foot device (1) comprising a cylindrical outer sleeve (10), a guide sleeve (20) arranged inside the outer sleeve (10), locking sleeve (30) arranged inside the outer sleeve (10), a spring device where one end abuts against the outer sleeve's closed end (13) and the other end abuts against one end portion of the guide sleeve or the locking sleeve and a roller element (41) which is rotatably mounted abutting against the locking sleeve's (20) end portion which is located at the extreme end of the outer sleeve (10). The sleeves comprise ribs which can slide towards each other and cause the roller element (41) to assume different positions in the longitudinal direction of the outer sleeve (10) when the device (1) is subjected to forces. The device (1) can thereby be employed as a roller device with the roller element (41) in an outer position and as a foot device with the roller element (41) in an inner position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Click Wheel ASInventor: Rolf Libakken
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Publication number: 20060112514Abstract: A roller/foot device (1) comprising a cylindrical outer sleeve (10), a guide sleeve (20) arranged inside the outer sleeve (10), locking sleeve (30) arranged inside the outer sleeve (10), a spring device where one end abuts against the outer sleeve's closed end (13) and the other end abuts against one end portion of the guide sleeve or the locking sleeve and a roller element (41) which is rotatably mounted abutting against the locking sleeve's (20) end portion which is located at the extreme end of the outer sleeve (10). The sleeves comprise ribs which can slide towards each other and cause the roller element (41) to assume different positions in the longitudinal direction of the outer sleeve (10) when the device (1) is subjected to forces. The device (1) can thereby be employed as a roller device with the roller element (41) in an outer position and as a foot device with the roller element (41) in an inner position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2003Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventor: Rolf Libakken