Patent classifications
B65G2812/02019
Devices and methods for transferring an object
A transfer device includes an extendable transfer platform. The transfer platform includes a fixed plate, a moveable plate, and at least one platform actuator configured to selectively move the moveable plate relative to the fixed plate between a retracted position and an extended position in which a leading edge of the moveable plate is located distally from a leading edge of the fixed plate. The transfer platform also includes a transfer belt having a first end secured to a first driven roller, and a second end secured to a second driven roller. The transfer device also includes a platform support structure secured to the transfer platform for supporting the transfer platform above a floor surface. The platform support structure includes at least one support actuator configured to selectively move the transfer platform relative to the floor surface between a lowered position and a raised position.
DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING AN OBJECT
A transfer device includes an extendable transfer platform. The transfer platform includes a fixed plate, a moveable plate, and at least one platform actuator configured to selectively move the moveable plate relative to the fixed plate between a retracted position and an extended position in which a leading edge of the moveable plate is located distally from a leading edge of the fixed plate. The transfer platform also includes a transfer belt having a first end secured to a first driven roller, and a second end secured to a second driven roller. The transfer device also includes a platform support structure secured to the transfer platform for supporting the transfer platform above a floor surface. The platform support structure includes at least one support actuator configured to selectively move the transfer platform relative to the floor surface between a lowered position and a raised position.
Conveyor with Directional Fold
A foldable conveyor has a static conveyor housing section and a foldable conveyor housing section. The static conveyor housing section includes a substantially horizontal portion and an inclined portion, and the foldable conveyor housing section is selectively rotatable between an operational configuration and a transportation configuration. In the operational configuration, the foldable conveyor housing section is angled, while in the transportation configuration the foldable conveyor housing section is substantially horizontal. The conveyor also includes a conveyor belt operably associated with each of the static conveyor housing section and the foldable conveyor housing section, and a frame for supporting the static conveyor housing section and the foldable conveyor housing section.