Automated carrier
US5363933A · kind A · utility
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13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A protecting, diversified and/or better operable automated carrier is provided. The carrier includes a carrying body mounting thereon a driving device electrically connected to a controller electrically connected to a commanding device for controlling the moving speed and direction of the carrying body, a CPU electrically connected between the controller and the commanding device, and a protecting device electrically connected to the CPU and capable of resulting in a desired response when the carrying body is within a predetermined distance from an obstacle.
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