CPC B65G 54/02 (2013.01) [B07C 5/36 (2013.01); H02K 41/03 (2013.01); H02K 41/031 (2013.01); H02K 41/02 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A system comprising:
a track having a first portion at a first elevation, a second portion at a second elevation, and a third portion that forms a downward ramp between the first portion and the second portion;
a first electromagnet disposed along the first portion of the track;
a second electromagnet disposed along the second portion of the track;
a shuttle comprising a permanent magnet configured to interact with the first electromagnet and the second electromagnet to propel the shuttle along the track, wherein the shuttle comprises an onboard conveyor;
a first aluminum block disposed along the third portion of the track;
a second aluminum block disposed adjacent to the first aluminum block; and
a third aluminum block disposed adjacent to the second aluminum block;
wherein a combined length of the first aluminum block, the second aluminum block, and the third aluminum block is equal to a length of the first electromagnet; and
wherein the first aluminum block, the second aluminum block, and the third aluminum block create a repulsive force opposite a direction of travel of the shuttle.
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