Wireless powering and control of conveyors on shuttles
US11590849B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for wireless powering and control of conveyors on shuttles. An example system may include a track, and a shuttle configured to move along the track, the shuttle having a conveyor, and a first induction coil. The system may include a second induction coil disposed at a first location along the track, where the second induction coil is configured to interact with the first induction coil to power the conveyor. The shuttle may not have an onboard power source coupled to the conveyor.
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