Patent ID: 6481563
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An extendable conveyor for conveying articles comprises:a base structure; at least one extendable unit adjustably positionable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to said base structure, said at least one extendable unit having an upper portion, which at least partially defines a first conveying portion; and an extendable boom at least partially nested Akin said at least one extendable unit and adjustably positionable between a retracted positional and an extended position relative to said at least one extendable unit, said extendable both defining a second conveying portion, wherein said extendable boom includes at least one Stever support member which engages said upper portion of said at least one extendable unapantileverly support said extendable boom relative to said at least one extendable unit when said extendable boom is at least partially extended relative to said at least one extendable unit.