System and method for docking or undocking a track-wheel based device
US12097894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure relates to system and method for docking or undocking a track-wheel based device. In some embodiments, the system may include a docking station configured to be fitted on a support track for the track-wheel based device. The docking station may include a protrusion to be fitted at a first position on the support track. The protrusion may be configured to make the track-wheel slide on the support track against the protrusion until an indentation on the track-wheel engages with the protrusion upon alignment. The system may further include an end-dock to be fitted at a second position on the support track. A segment of the support track between the first position and the second position is configured to accommodate the track-wheel during docking.
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