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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2015
Joy MM Delaware, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Joseph J. Zimmerman, Franklin, PA (US);
Garrett L. Lowman, Polk, PA (US);
Andrew W. Struthers, Jackson Center, PA (US);
Joy MM Deleware, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A vehicle is provided that connects to an power structure for powering and guiding the vehicle. The power structure includes a trolley, a track along which the trolley runs, a power source connected to the track, and a cable connected to the trolley and configured to attach to the vehicle moving on a surface. The vehicle includes a chassis and a cable connected to the chassis and configured to mechanically and electrically connect the vehicle to the power structure. The chassis includes a connector rotatable 360 degrees, and the cable connects to the chassis through the connector.