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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2026
Filed:
May. 04, 2023
Amazon Technologies, Inc., Seattle, WA (US);
Michael D Assadi, Seattle, WA (US);
Zechariah Ives, Auburn, WA (US);
Sudhakar Teegavarapu, Hopkinton, MA (US);
Jeffrey Nelson, Seattle, WA (US);
Amazon Technologies, Inc., Seattle, WA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for a track system for transporting a shuttle with a payload from one location to another location in a fulfillment center. A track system may include linear synchronous motors (LSMs) to propel the shuttle along a desired path of the track system. The track system may include multiple track paths, magnet assemblies, and electromagnets for diverting shuttles to alternative paths. To cause a shuttle to move from one track path to another track path, an electromagnet and a magnet assembly may be positioned at an intersection between the paths. When the electromagnet is energized the magnetic field of the electromagnet may attract the shuttle to a desired path (e.g., curved path) and the magnet assembly may cause to shuttle travel along the desired path.