US 10,882,420 B2 · Track assembly

Abstract

A track assembly includes a support assembly, an electronic control unit and a track. The track may include a first track. The first track may include one or more segments. The one or more segments may include a plurality of first features. The support assembly may include a first sensor and/or a second sensor that may be connected to the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit may be configured to determine a first location of the support assembly along the one or more segments via the plurality of first features, the first sensor, and/or the second sensor. The first sensor and/or the second sensor may be disposed substantially in the track. The first sensor and/or the second sensor may be configured to sense information from the plurality of first features. The first features may include a first portion and/or a second portion.

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Dependent claims

A track assembly, including:

a support assembly;
an electronic control unit;
and
a track including a first track having one or more segments, the first track configured to be fixed to a mounting surface;
wherein the one or more segments include a plurality of first features;
the support assembly is configured to move along the track and is configured to be removed from the track in a direction substantially perpendicular to the track;
the support assembly includes one or more sensors connected to the electronic control unit;
and
the electronic control unit is configured to determine a first location of the support assembly along the one or more segments via the plurality of first features and the one or more sensors.

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A track assembly, comprising:

a support assembly;
an electronic control unit;
a track including a first track having a plurality of segments;
a first location system including one or more sensors;
a second location system including:
a transmitter;
and
a receiver;
wherein the plurality of segments include a plurality of first features;
the electronic control unit is connected to the first location system and the second location system;
the electronic control unit is configured to determine, via the first location system, a first location of the support assembly;
the electronic control unit is configured to determine, via the second location system, a second location of the support assembly;
the second location includes a segment of the plurality of segments in which the support assembly is at least partially disposed;
and
the first location is a location of the support assembly within the segment.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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