Method and apparatus for controlling and monitoring movement of material-transporting carriages
US4630216A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 1984 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L27/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A computer-controlled conveying system is provided for use in transporting materials between different locations. The system includes a plurality of carriages for receiving and holding the materials and a track along which the carriages move in transporting the materials. Each of the carriages has a unique identifier, which is used by a system controller to monitor and control the movement of the carriage. A number of transfer units, and corresponding transfer unit controllers, are provided along the track. The transfer unit controllers communicate with a system controller and, in conjunction with the transfer units and information received from the system controller, act to provide the desired path for end of the carriages.
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