Chain drive control system
US8905380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/485
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system is provided for one or more chain drives. The control system includes a automation control system or control device in communication with a control board installed on one or more chain drives. The control board can include a microprocessor and a memory device. The memory device stores one or more computer programs or algorithms executable by the microprocessor to generate a plurality of commands to control the operation of a component, e.g., a motor, of the chain drive in response to receiving an operational command from the automation control system or control device.
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