Conveyor bearing system
US9828191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G21/2009
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a conveyor system including: a track comprising a first magnetic element; and a moving element comprising a second magnetic element for interacting with the track to provide a magnetic force that retains the moving element on the track; wherein absent the magnetic force, the moving element is released from the track. In another aspect, there is provided a conveyor system that includes: a track having at least one guide rail; and a moving element; wherein a magnetic force controls movement of the moving element in a direction of travel and the magnetic force supports the moving element in a second direction perpendicular to the direction of travel; and wherein the at least one guide rail supports the moving element in a third direction perpendicular to both the direction of travel and the second direction.
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