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Fail-safe control device for driverless vehicles

US4348961A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1980
Grant dateSep 14, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2101
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control device for controlling the speed of driverless vehicles moving along a track is selectively operable for stopping vehicles by contact therewith. The device is operated by a motor. Springs are provided for biasing the device to an operative position for contact with the vehicle upon failure of supply of power to the motor.

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