Track assembly
US11040653B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q9/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A track assembly includes a track, a transmitter unit, a support member, and a receiver unit. The transmitter unit may be connected to the track, and/or the support member may be configured for connection with the track. The receiver unit may be connected to the support member and/or may be configured to receive light from the transmitter unit. The track assembly may include a first electronic control unit that may be connected to the transmitter unit. The first electronic control unit may be configured to control the transmitter unit. The transmitter unit may include a light source, and/or the transmitter unit may be configured to transmit light from the light source into the track. The transmitter unit may be configured to transmit visible light and/or non-visible light. The track assembly may include a second electronic control unit.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.