Flexible rail switching components for container shuttles
US11919549B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G54/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for flexible rail switching components for container shuttles. In one embodiment, an example system for a shuttle may include an elongated spring steel plate, a first rail track component coupled to the elongated spring steel plate, a second rail track component coupled to the elongated spring steel plate and disposed adjacent to the first rail track component, and a third rail track component coupled to the elongated spring steel plate and disposed adjacent to the second rail track component. The elongated spring steel plate may be configured to be actuated from a first position to a second position. A distance between the first rail track component and the second rail track component when the elongated spring steel plate is in the second position may be less than when the elongated spring steel plate is in the first position.
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