Driverless vehicle for two way accumulation
US4583462A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61B13/125
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A driverless vehicle has a platform mounted on support wheels for riding on rails. First and second drive wheels adapted for frictional contact with a drive tube are provided on the vehicle. The drive wheels are supported on opposite sides of a longitudinal center line for alternative use depending upon the direction of movement of the vehicle.
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