Rockwell Automation Technologies Incorporated

The Goodyear & Tire Rubber Company

Peter J Bruder

Mark R Cooper

Xikai Sun

Peter M Smit

Oliver C Haya

Nanwei Yao

John Floresta

Mark Anthony Sieverding

Robert Dean Irwin

Boaz E Eidelberg

Robert Thomas Irwin

Max Joel Miller, Jr

James Wiley

James M Dunn

Brad Kraus

A system and method for providing power to independent movers traveling along a track in a motion control system without requiring a fixed connection between the mover and a power source external to the mover. In one embodiment, a sliding transformer transfers power between the track and each mover. In another embodiment, an optical transmitter transfers power between the track and an optical receiver mounted on each mover. In yet another embodiment, a generator includes a drive wheel engaging the track as each mover travels along the track. A power converter on the mover receives the power generated on and/or transmitted to the mover to control an actuator or a sensor mounted on the mover or to activate drive coils mounted on the mover to interact with magnets mounted along the track and, thereby, control motion of each mover.

Method and system for contactless power transfer in a linear drive system

Method and apparatus for power transfer to an independent moving cart during travel along a track

An applicator assembly for applying a cord to a tire-building surface that rotates during tire construction. The applicator assembly includes an applicator member to apply the cord. A first rotary device rotates the applicator member about a first axis that is transverse to the surface. A first translation device moves the applicator member in a first linear path relative to the surface. The applicator member may include a roller and/or a resilient member. A second rotary device may rotate the applicator member and the first rotary device around a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. A second translation device may move the applicator member, the first rotary device, the second rotary device, and the first translation device. A system for applying the cord to a core member may further include a spindle to rotate the core member about the axis of rotation.

Tire building applicator members and systems

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Smithtown, NY, United States of America

Peter J Bruder