Driverless tugger vehicle
US4612861A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 1983 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G35/063
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A driverless tugger vehicle adapted to contact another driverless vehicle and push or pull the latter to a source of power includes a body having support wheels for riding on tracks. The body has a drive wheel adapted for frictional contact with a drive shaft. A contact member on the body is provided for pushing or pulling the other driverless vehicle. A switch actuator is provided on the body for initiating reversal of direction of movement of the body when the contact member is coupled to said other driverless vehicle.
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