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Running control system for conveyor cart

  • US 4,817,750 A
  • Filed: 05/04/1987
  • Issued: 04/04/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/09/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A vehicle running control system comprising a guiding line (L) extending along a running track, and a conveyor cart (A), the conveyor cart (A) including detecting means (6) for detecting the guiding line (L) and outputting detection data and steering control means operable in response to the detection data for permitting the conveyor cart (A) to automatically run along the guiding line (L), said detecting means (6) is switchable for selectively detecting right and left edges of said guiding line (L) wherein said detecting means (6) includes a plurality of resistances (R) connected in series and a plurality of magnetism sensitive elements operable to connect connection points of said resistances (R) to a common electric potential and said guiding line (L) comprises a magnetic tape.

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