MECANUM WHEEL
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January 29, 2026
A mecanum wheel includes a first wheel frame having a circumference and a plurality of first mounting mechanisms spaced about the circumference. There is a second wheel frame having a circumference and a like plurality of second mounting mechanisms spaced about the circumference. There are a plurality of roller units, each having a roller surface and a hollow center cavity. There is an axle disposed in the hollow center cavity of each roller, and a first end of the axle is connected a first mounting mechanisms and the second end of each axle is connected to the second mounting mechanism. The first end of each axle includes an angled tip portion with a substantially flat surface.
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