Linear positioner
US11597045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27B31/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatus for positioning and/or processing items, such as workpieces. The systems, methods, and apparatus may include or use a linear positioner forming a track. In some embodiments, the linear positioner may include a carriage configured to be driven along the track to a desired position, in response to a signal(s), such as a radiofrequency signal(s), received from a computer, which may be a general-purpose, handheld computer, such as a phone or tablet. In some embodiments, the linear positioner may comprise a shuttle including a motor and a carriage, and may be configured to drive itself as a unit along the track. In some embodiments, the track may include a rack having a linear array of teeth formed by two or more frame sections, such as table sections, coupled end to end, with each support section providing a segment of the rack.
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