Power rail and guidebeam assembly for a vehicle transportation system
US6520303B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60M1/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power rail and guidebeam assembly (10) for use in a vehicle transportation system conveys electric power to travelling vehicles in the vehicle transportation system. The power rail and guide beam assembly includes a guidebeam (12) having an H-shaped body (14). The body of the guidebeam (12) is defined by two flanges (16, 18) that are interconnected by a web (20). A mounting bracket (30) is secured to the web, with the mounting bracket (30) including a base and at least one ear (54). A power rail (26) is secured to the at least one ear (54) of the mounting bracket. The power rail is electrically insulated from the guidebeam (12) by the mounting bracket (30). The guidebeam (12) is preferably grounded to the earth.
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