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Indexing and auto-spacing system

US10919708B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2019
Grant dateFeb 16, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G37/005
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system comprises a track surface and includes a plurality of motors. The system may further include a plurality of chains. Each chain may be coupled to a motor and may be disposed along a length of the track surface. A plurality of pushers may further be included, with each pusher coupled to a chain of the plurality of chains. In some examples, a controller may be coupled to the plurality of motors.

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