Component control device, systems, and methods

Details Component control device, systems, and methods Component control device, systems, and methods

2006-06-07

2008-07-22

Bidwell, James R (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor system having a gravity conveyor section

With means to affect flow

C198S529000, C406S084000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07401695

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to apparatus, systems, and related methods for slowing the speed of components in transport systems. The apparatus includes a component track extending between input and output ends and sized for receiving the components, a speed control device mounted adjacent the component track and comprising a projection configured to move within the component track, a sensor positioned upstream of the input end of the component track to detect the speed of the components approaching the component track, and a controller in communication with the sensor and configured to adjust the speed of the projection within the component track based on the speed of the components approaching the component track, to decelerate the components within the component track.

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