Multi-mover linear motor controller providing shared coordination subsystem
US9958852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/41327
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A runtime coordination subsystem allows programmers of multi-mover, linear motion systems to provide simple commands to the movers without concern for the presence of other movers on the track. The runtime coordination subsystem manages proper separation distances to prevent collisions and automatically queue movers in contention situations. In addition the runtime coordination subsystem permits a specialized multi-mover command controlling movers in unison with constant separation.
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