Powered rail mounted cargo tug and cargo platform
US11434007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G67/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cargo handling system is disclosed. In various embodiments, the cargo handling system includes a first rail defining an upward facing surface and a downward facing surface and a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction; a platform configured for rolling engagement with the first rail; and a first tug configured to propel the platform along the first rail in the longitudinal direction, the first tug comprising a power drive unit having a first drive wheel and a guide unit having a first guide wheel.
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