Conveyor system with automated carriers
US10947049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2811/0673
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor system comprising a fixed, non-powered rail defining a conveyor path and an automated conveyor carrier (ACC) supported on the rail to be movable along the conveyor path. The ACC includes an on-board motor and an on-board electrical power source selectively powering the on-board motor to drive the ACC along the rail. The ACC may include a wireless sleep mode module operable to selectively shut off power to an on-board ACC controller.
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