Integrated control card for conveying systems
US7360638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R27/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A material handling system, and method of controlling the material handling system, includes a conveying surface with a plurality of individually controlled zones and a plurality of motors. At least one of the motors propelling the conveying surface at each zone. A plurality of motor controller circuits adapted to control the plurality of motors. An upper-level control circuit in communication with the plurality of motor controller circuits and adapted to send communications to the motor controller circuits for controlling at least one motor. An integrated control card defining the upper-level control circuit and the plurality of motor controller circuits, wherein the upper-level control circuit and the plurality of motor controller circuits are integrated onto the integrated control card.
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