Contactless powering and control of conveyors on shuttles
US11831360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/80
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for contactless powering and control of conveyors on shuttles. An example system may include a track, a first transmitter disposed at a first location along the track, the first transmitter configured to transmit power and data wirelessly, and a shuttle configured to move along the track. The shuttle may include a conveyor, and a first receiver configured to wirelessly receive the power and the data from the first transmitter, where the power is used to power the conveyor. The shuttle may not have an onboard power source coupled to the conveyor.
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