Conveyor system and method of operating the same
US12071310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/37351
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor system includes a rail that supports multiple carts that move along a track of the conveyor system. A plurality of sensors is operably connected to the rail and configured to measure vibrations of the rail as the carts move along the track. One or more sensors are operably connected to the cart and configured to take measurements of the cart as the cart moves along the track. A central controller collects data from sensors, and a processor analyzes the data to determine whether the data is within a predetermined range that corresponds to normal operation of the conveyor system. A method of operating the conveyor system includes moving the multiple carts along the rail and collecting data from the sensors. The data is analyzed to determine if it is within a predetermined range.
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