Passive braking systems for container shuttles
US11912516B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K41/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for passive braking systems for container shuttles. An example system may include a track having a first portion and a ramp portion disposed at an angle, a first electromagnet disposed along the first portion, a shuttle with a permanent magnet that is configured to interact with the first electromagnet to propel the shuttle along the track, and a first metal block disposed along the ramp portion. The shuttle may enter the ramp portion at a first speed and exit the ramp portion at a second speed due to an eddy current induced in the first metal block by the permanent magnet.
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