CPC B65G 1/0492 (2013.01) [B65G 1/1371 (2013.01); B65G 1/1373 (2013.01); B65G 41/02 (2013.01); B65G 1/0478 (2013.01); B65G 2203/042 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A system configured to transport items, the system comprising:
a shuttle configured to support an item, the shuttle comprising a first wheel, wherein the first wheel has a first side surface, a second side surface, and a middle portion that together form a v-groove;
a first rail configured to engage the first side surface and the second side surface;
a second rail configured to engage the first side surface and the second side surface, wherein the second rail is separated from the first rail; and
a first transition block coupled to the first rail, the first transition block configured to transfer a load of the shuttle from the first side surface and the second side surface to the middle portion of the wheel, wherein the first transition block comprises:
a first ramp portion having a first incline angle; and
a second ramp portion having a second incline angle that is less than the first incline angle.
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