---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002409"
title: "System and method for collaborative linear motor conveyor operation"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:12:47.896371Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002409"
categories:
  - "manufacturing-assembly-equipment/machining-systems"
keywords:
  - "b23q7/1447"
  - "b23q7/1447"
  - "b65g54/02"
  - "b23q11/0082"
  - "b23q11/08"
  - "b23q5/58"
---

# System and method for collaborative linear motor conveyor operation

## Abstract

A system and method for collaborative manufacturing system operation for a linear motor conveyor system including one or more moving elements. The system includes: at least two safety gates arranged on the linear motor conveyor system creating a collaborative area between the safety gates. Each safety gate includes: a body; two doors, one on each side of the body; an interlock connecting the two doors such that only one door can remain open at a time; and a control system to control the safety gates in coordination with the linear motor conveyor system. The method includes: configuring an operating status, which may be non-collaborative, collaborative, or semi-collaborative modes; monitoring a safety trigger and, if activated, performing a safety action and controlling according to the type of safety trigger; monitoring if the safety trigger is removed; and if the safety trigger is removed, return to operating in the configured mode.