Robert J Rich

Address:

11207 Beech Rd, Louisville, KY 40223

VIN:

1LGABAJ1571007139

Make:

Lincoln

Model:

Town Car 4dr Sdn Executi

Year:

2007

US Patent:

57276692, Mar 17, 1998

Filed:

Dec 15, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/573252

Inventors:

Robert M. Rich - Bloomfield Hills MI

International Classification:

B65G 3700

US Classification:

1984686

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a conveyor system adapted to transfer palletized loads along a generally horizontal path under the force of gravity. In one preferred form, the conveyor system of the present invention includes a support structure which generally extends horizontally from an input end to an output end and includes an upwardly facing support surface for supportively engaging a load, such as a palletized load. A longitudinally extending ramp member includes an upwardly facing portion and is pivotally attached to the support structure for movement between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the upwardly facing portion declines as it projects forwardly toward the output end. When in the second position, the ramp portion declines as it projects rearwardly toward the input end. The ramp member preferably includes two sides which are each angled from the horizontal.