Fail-safe control device for driverless vehicles
US4348961A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 1980 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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