Device for supporting transport elements on linear motors

US11377311B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KRONES AG · DE

Inventors

• Stefan Elsperger · Stucksdorf, DE
• Michael Neubauer · Neutraubling, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 7, 2019
• Grant date: Jul 5, 2022
• Expiry date: Mar 7, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H02K41/031
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a container treatment system with a transport system for transporting containers along a transport conveyor the transport system comprising a plurality of transport elements movably supported on one side on at least one first guide element, and a long-stator linear motor drive arranged on the side of the first guide element, wherein a bearing of the transport elements on the first guide element is formed in such a way, in that the transport elements are held essentially by magnetic interaction on the first guide element, and wherein at least one second guide element is provided in sections along the transport conveyor, which is adapted in such a way that the transport elements are held on the first guide element by a mechanical engagement with the second guide element.