Patent ID: 9150116
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: B60L,B66B

Abstract:
1. A conveyor system, comprising: a transport device moveable along a substantially vertical path of travel; a linear motor comprising a primary part arranged on the transport device and having a primary winding and at least one permanent magnet, and a secondary part arranged along the path of travel and having in a direction of the path of travel a profile which comprises alternately arranged grooves and teeth; a brake winding arranged on the secondary part for generating a braking force by interacting with the permanent magnet to brake the transport device; a switch for switching the brake winding to a short circuit or connecting the brake winding with a capacitor; and a braking resistor connected to the capacitor, wherein the switch is configured such that the brake winding is short-circuited or connected with the capacitor in a currentless state of the conveyor system.