Patent ID: 6578700
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
An item manipulator comprising:a U-shaped yoke support bracket adapted to laterally and longitudinally translate on lateral and longitudinal linear guide rails and having opposing substantially parallel legs; an outer stator ring axially attached to the substantially parallel legs where each leg is attached at diametrically opposing sides of the outer stator ring by first and second axles where at least one of the axles is operatively attached to a rotational drive where the stator ring is operative to rotate about first and second axles and said stator ring having an inner rotor receiving track bearing; an inner rotor wheel concentric with the outer stator ring adapted to revolve in the outer stator ring on the rotor receiving track bearing and having a center channel; and a chute open at both ends co-axially disposed in the center channel.