FLEXIBLE CONVEYANCE SYSTEM.

摘要

A conveyance system includes a plurality of feed-forward track segments aligned end-to end, each having an upwardly facing channel and at least one carrier drive member disposed in the channel. At least one carrier is supported for movement along the feed-forward track segments. Each carrier includes at least one drive engagement member that cooperates with the at least one carrier drive member to move the carrier along the respective feed-forward track segments. The conveyance system may further include a plurality of return track segments spaced from the plurality of feed-forward track segments.