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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2025
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2022
Applicant:
Laitram, L.l.c., Harahan, LA (US);
Inventors:
Matthew L. Fourney, Laurel, MD (US);
Bryant G. Ragan, Metairie, LA (US);
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C., Harahan, LA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 54/02 (2006.01); B65G 17/06 (2006.01); B65G 17/46 (2006.01); B65G 45/18 (2006.01); B65G 45/22 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 54/02 (2013.01); B65G 17/46 (2013.01); B65G 45/18 (2013.01); B65G 45/22 (2013.01); B65G 17/06 (2013.01);
Abstract
A hinged magnetic mover for conveying product comprises a plurality of hingedly connected modules including magnets. The magnets form an array of X magnets alternating with Y magnets. A carryway for the hinged magnetic mover forms a stator comprising XY coils with Hall sensors for interacting with the magnets to induce a motive force on the mover.