Aisle emergency brake for rail-guided vehicle
US9068609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/0492
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aisle emergency brake system for a vehicle that is adapted to travel on at least one rail includes a brake assembly and a stop assembly that are adapted to stop the vehicle when engaged with each other. If the brake assembly is mounted to the vehicle, the stop assembly is mounted to the rail, or vice versa. The brake assembly includes a pair of brake pads and a biasing mechanism. The brake pads are nominally spaced apart an operating distance and face each other in a facing direction. The biasing mechanism biases the brake pads toward each other to the operating distance. The stop assembly includes a body defining two surfaces. The two surfaces face outwardly and have stopping portions that are spaced apart more than the operating distance of the brake pads.
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