Reconfigurable transporting system
US9382073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B25/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reconfigurable modular transporting system and related components which can efficiently and effectively move containers and other items is disclosed. The transport system includes a plurality of track components structured to mate with one another by a complementary male connection and female connection at ends thereof. The transport system further includes at least one hub component comprising a rotating track assembly which aligns with male and female track assemblies connected to at least one of the track components. The transport system further includes a plurality of truck assemblies engagable to the plurality of track components and the rotating track of at least one hub component.
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