B - Operations – Transporting – 65 – G
Patent
B - Operations, Transporting
65
G
198/27
B65G 47/46 (2006.01) B65G 47/96 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1316139
ABSTRACT The present invention provides a novel train and track which can be used in an automated, tracked sortation system which is capable of sorting and transporting high volumes ofgoods efficiently and which gives flexible system design, easy set-up, easy servicing with minimum down time, centralized control and a minimum of wiring complexity. The train includes "smart" cars and a locomotive for pulling the cars around the track. The trains are loaded with goods to be sorted and given destination addresses for the goods at a loading or master station. Once a train has left the master station, all functions including keeping track of position, regulating speed and dumping cars are to be controlled by a microprocessor placed aboard each locomotive This "smart" design allows the track to be very simple as it need only provide a path and lower supply for the trains to run on and the train can wait at the loading station until it has a full or partial load to deliver. Power feed lines are provided associated with the track to power the locomotive, and passive destination or slave stations are positioned about the track to receive sorted goods.
581736
Industries D'acier Inoxydable Ltee
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