System and method for moving element transport in a conveyor system
US11964832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2203/0266
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transporting system and method for a linear motor conveyor system, wherein the conveyor system includes at least one moving element and at least one track on which the moving element moves, the transporting system including: a rotatable element; a motor for rotating the rotatable element; a coupler connected to the rotatable element, wherein the coupler is configured to engage with the moving element when the coupler is positioned in a predetermined relationship with the moving element; and a controller configured to: operatively connect with the linear motor conveyor system; and control at least one of the moving element and the rotatable element so that the coupler is positioned in the predetermined relationship with the moving element on the track such that the coupler strips the moving element off the track.
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