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Retractable rail components for container shuttle rails

US11492211B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2021
Grant dateNov 8, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G54/02
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for retractable rail components for container shuttle rails. In one embodiment, an example system for a shuttle may include a linear rail segment, and a first retractable rail segment assembly disposed adjacent to the linear rail segment. The first retractable rail segment assembly may include a first rail segment configured to move vertically from a first position aligned with the linear rail segment to a second position that is retracted with respect to the linear rail segment, and a first actuator configured to push the first rail segment from the second position to the first position.

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