System and method for rotary drive curved track in a conveyor system
US11738952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G54/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for a rotary drive for a curved track section of a conveyor. The system includes: a rotary motor; a wheel provided to the curved track section and driven by the rotary motor, the wheel includes an engagement mechanism configured to engage with a moving element; and a control system configured to control the wheel/rotary motor, such that the engagement mechanism engages a moving element adjacent a beginning of the curved track section and controls the moving element through the curved track section and releases the moving element adjacent an end of the curved track section. The method includes: moving a moving element toward the curved track section; controlling at least one of the moving element and a wheel such that the moving element and the wheel engage; controlling the moving element on the curved track section; and releasing the moving element.
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