LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM, METHOD FOR OPERATING A LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM, AND CONTACTLESSLY TRANSMITTING POWER AND DATA SYSTEM

A linear transport system includes a movable carriage, a guide rail for guiding the carriage, and a linear motor for driving the carriage along the guide rail. A system is provided for contactless power and data transmission; e.g., where power and data are each sent inductively via separate coils to the carriage of the linear transport system and/or received by the carriage of a linear transport system. A method of operating such a linear transport system and a contactless power and data transmission system are also included.