Linear motor conveyor system for clean/aseptic environments
US11745961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K2213/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A linear motor conveyor system including: at least one track section comprising: electronic circuitry housed within the track section; and a rotatable segment comprising an end profile that abuts another track section to form a stepped groove sealed by a gasket. A moving element for a linear motor conveyor system including: a body; a first set of bearings attached to the body and angled to abut against a first guide rail of a conveyor system having a protrusion with opposing angled profiles; a second set of bearing attached to the body and designed to abut against a flat profile of a second guide rail of the conveyor system. A dry lubricant provided to the body and configured to lubricate a bearing surface of the linear motor conveyor system supporting the first set of bearings.
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