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Track assembly

US10882420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 2019
Grant dateJan 5, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D5/14
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A track assembly includes a support assembly, an electronic control unit and a track. The track may include a first track. The first track may include one or more segments. The one or more segments may include a plurality of first features. The support assembly may include a first sensor and/or a second sensor that may be connected to the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit may be configured to determine a first location of the support assembly along the one or more segments via the plurality of first features, the first sensor, and/or the second sensor. The first sensor and/or the second sensor may be disposed substantially in the track. The first sensor and/or the second sensor may be configured to sense information from the plurality of first features. The first features may include a first portion and/or a second portion.

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