Carrier Module for a Linear Motor Conveying System and Linear Motor Conveying System

Abstract

A carrier module for a linear motor conveying system is disclosed. The carrier module includes a carrier component and at least two wheels. The carrier module is configured to be received between a first side part and a second side part of a track module. The carrier module is movable in a conveying direction when received in the track module. At least a first one of the at least two wheels and at least a second one of the at least two wheels are arranged at the carrier component opposite to each other, such that the at least one first wheel faces the first side component and the at least one second wheel faces the second side component, and match with a respective bearing surface of the track module, when received in the track module. One or more of the at least two wheels are pivotable wheels. The carrier module includes, for the one or each of the more pivotable wheels, a wheel support mechanism. The wheel is supported at the wheel support mechanism, such that a rolling motion of the wheel is possible. The wheel support mechanism is supported, directly or indirectly, at the carrier component so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis within a pre-defined pivot range. The pivot axis is parallel to the conveying direction. A linear motor conveying system is also disclosed.

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