Linear motor conveyor system, bearing system and system and method of lubrication therefor
US10670079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K11/33
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A linear motor conveyor system and method for lubrication including: a linear motor track comprising a first guide rail and a second guide rail, wherein the first guide rail has a shaped profile and the second guide rail has a flat profile; at least one moving element provided to the linear motor track comprising a first bearing having a shaped profile with a first bearing surface of polymer configured to engage the first guide rail and a second bearing having a flat profile with a second bearing surface configured to engage the second guide rail; and a lubrication system provided to one of the track and the at least one moving element and configured to provide a lubricant between the first guide rail and the first bearing surface.
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