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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 20, 2023
Amazon Technologies, Inc., Seattle, WA (US);
Michael Alan Bray, Elkhorn, NE (US);
Amazon Technologies, Inc., Seattle, WA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for improved wheel assemblies for shuttles powered by linear synchronous motors. An example shuttle may include a frame having a front lateral portion, a rear lateral portion, and a central member. The shuttle may include a first wheel assembly disposed at a first end of the front lateral portion, the first wheel assembly having a first wheel configured to engage a first sidewall of the track, and a second wheel configured to engage the track, where the second wheel is disposed at a positive toe angle, and a second wheel assembly disposed at a second end of the front lateral portion, the second wheel assembly having a third wheel configured to engage a second sidewall of the track, and a fourth wheel configured to engage the track, where the fourth wheel is disposed at the positive toe angle.
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