Modular manufacturing chain including a position tracking...

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2008-05-09

2010-10-19

Bidwell, James R (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor system for moving a specific load as a separate unit

System includes control means responsive to sensing means

C198S341010, C198S571000

Reexamination Certificate

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07815036

ABSTRACT:
A manufacturing chain includes a plurality of modular manufacturing stations positioned in series. A first position tracking device of a first modular manufacturing station is configured to detect a first position of a carrier being transported along a first article transportation device through the first modular manufacturing station. A control system is in communication with the first position tracking device and is configured to receive a signal indicative of the detected first position. The control system is also configured to issue an operation signal to a second article transportation device of a second modular manufacturing station based, at least in part, on the detected first position.

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