Transport system
US6095054A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61B13/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transport system has a track provided along a transport route forming a main route and at least one branch route connected to the main route at a branch point. A first power supply line is provided along the main route; a second power supply line is provided along the branch route and a transport vehicle moves along the track. There is a drive unit for driving the transport vehicle along the track with the drive unit being attached to the transport vehicle, a route selector for selecting a branch route at the branch point and a power receiver for receiving electric power from the first and second power supply lines to supply electric power to the drive unit.
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