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Conveyor system

US11807474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2020
Grant dateNov 7, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G17/345
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A conveyor system includes multiple carts that move along a rail. The rail includes a top panel upon which a vertical wheel of the cart is supported, along with a first side panel defining a channel within which a horizontal wheel of the cart is retained. One or more connector rails extend along the rail, and the cart is electrically connected to the one or more connector rails.

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