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Driverless vehicle for two way accumulation

US4583462A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 15, 1983
Grant dateApr 22, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 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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