Patent ID: 6152154
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
A monorail system for carrying objects between loading and unloading stations, said system comprising:a monorail forming a loop;a continuous flexible conveying device movable along said monorail;a holder for carrying objects;a hanger bar mechanism for attaching said holder to said conveying device;a guide wheel mounted to said holder in order to maintain said holder substantially horizontal between said loading and unloading stations; anda track along which said guide wheel runs between said loading and unloading stations, said track in use being mounted in a fixed position and being capable of providing a substantially horizontal force to said guide wheel between said loading and unloading stations in order to maintain said holder substantially horizontal,wherein at said loading and unloading stations, said holder is caused to tilt from the horizontal due to the position of said track relative to said monorail and engagement of said guide wheel with said track.