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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2003
Attilio Soldavini, Ferno Va, IT;
Renato Tacchi, Lonate Pozzolo Va, IT;
Luciano Longhi, Busto Arsizio Va, IT;
Attilio Soldavini, Ferno Va, IT;
Renato Tacchi, Lonate Pozzolo Va, IT;
Luciano Longhi, Busto Arsizio Va, IT;
Sandvik AB, Sandviken, SE;
Abstract
A mechanism for transferring mechanical energy onboard of a train of carriages of a sorting machine includes a friction wheel fitted onto a carriage. The wheel is rotated by friction caused by the engagement of the wheel against a track on which the carriage travels, and is connected to an electric generator disposed on the carriage. Rotation of the wheel is transmitted to the generator to rotate the generator and produce electricity for operating a belt(s) disposed on the carriage. The force with which the wheel is pressed against the track is automatically changed in response to changes in power requirements of the generator.