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Peter T. Boyle0
Glen C. Wernersbach0
James A. Craver0
Keith G. Jacobs0
Dean L. Higgins0
Date of Patent
May 7, 2019
0Patent Application Number
159615650
Date Filed
April 24, 2018
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
Present embodiments include a linear drive transport system. The system includes a plurality of fixed tracks and a junction track disposed on a conveyor configured to align the junction track with each of the plurality of fixed tracks. The plurality of fixed tracks and the junction track include one of electromagnetic coils or permanent magnets arranged in series along the respective plurality of fixed tracks and the junction track. Further, present embodiments include a plurality of movers configured to move along the fixed tracks and configured to transition between each of the plurality of fixed tracks and the junction track when aligned, wherein the movers comprise the other of the electromagnetic coils or the permanent magnets.
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