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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2018
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2015
Mantissa Corporation, Charlotte, NC (US);
David Patrick Erceg, Concord, NC (US);
J. David Fortenbery, Charlotte, NC (US);
Daniel H. Weckerle, Charlotte, NC (US);
Gonzalo Sotelo, Charlotte, NC (US);
LeRoy A. Winkler, Charlotte, NC (US);
Mantissa Corporation, Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
A sorting conveyor for transporting objects and unloading objects at one or more unloading stations adjacent the conveyor. The sorting conveyor includes a conveyor track and a train of conveyor carts connected end-to-end. At least one of the conveyor carts may include a frame base for engaging the conveyer track; a conveyor surface for holding the objects; and a conveyor support for supporting the conveyor surface above the frame base. A wear guard associated with the axle support prevents track wear. A track wear prevention system includes a wear guard and a height detection module. Systems and methods for track wear prevention are also disclosed.