Vorrichtung zur Steuerung der Bewegung eines Unabhängigen Movers Entlang eines Weges

Details

Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP3575244

Aktenzeichen

EP19175306

Anmeldetag

20. Mai 2019

Veröffentlichung

7. Juni 2023

Erteilung

7. Juni 2023

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

B65G17/00B65G35/06

Abstract

A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.

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Firma

The Procter & Gamble Company

Land

🇺🇸 USA

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