Patent ID: 6591756
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: B23Q,B25J,B65G,H02K

Abstract:
A transport system including at least one product carrier which is adapted to be moved along a slide way by means of a linear motor drive unit comprising:a primary part functioning as a stator of the linear motor; a secondary part functioning as a reaction member of the linear motor; wherein the product carrier is provided with a substantially flat base plate for transporting objects; the base plate having associated therewith the primary part; the slide way having associated therewith the secondary part; said product carrier being provided with onboard electronics which communicate via a voltage supply unit with a central station so as to exchange data and/or instructions and to control said primary part; said voltage supply unit adapted for contactless power transmission and comprising a power transmitting element and a power receiving element; said voltage supply unit arranged on said slide way and extending along the slide way; wherein the slide way is formed by a pair of side rails held in spaced relationship with one another by a plurality of support sections set up substantially vertically on a foundation; wherein a cover section is arranged between the support sections; wherein bus lines are arranged on the product carrier so as to exchange data and/or instructions with the cover section.