US 12,516,571 B2 · Rail systems, shuttle assemblies, and methods of use

Abstract

Methods, systems, assemblies, and/or the like are provided. According to various embodiments, there is provided a rail system including a vertical rail aligned vertically and including a vertical track; a changeover rail comprising a first portion, second portion, and a changeover track, wherein the first portion is configured to operably connect to the vertical rail, wherein the second portion is configured to be fixedly connected to a post, wherein the changeover track is disposed along the first and second portions, wherein the vertical track and the changeover track are configured to be aligned to form a track configured to receive a shuttle assembly configured to travel along the track; and a changeover mechanism configured to operably attach the vertical rail and the changeover rail.

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Dependent claims

A rail system comprising:

a vertical rail aligned vertically and comprising a vertical track;
a post comprising a rotatable joint;
a changeover rail comprising:
a first portion configured to operably connect to the vertical rail;
a second portion configured to be fixedly connected to the post;
and
a changeover track disposed along the first and second portions,
wherein the rotatable joint is fixed to the post, and herein the rotatable joint is configured to connect the second portion of the changeover rail to the post such that the changeover rail is rotatable relative to the post,
wherein the vertical track and the changeover track are configured to be aligned to form a track configured to receive a shuttle assembly configured to travel along the track;
and
a changeover mechanism configured to operably attach the vertical rail and the changeover rail.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Rail systems, shuttle assemblies, and methods of use

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Rail systems, shuttle assemblies, and methods of use

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