Patent ID: 6655893
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A load transfer device comprising:at least one extensible conveyor having a width and a length that is substantially equivalent to the width and the length of a load carrying compartment; conveying means attached to the top of said extensible conveyor; a base frame that rests upon a load carrying compartment area floor; a first motor that extends said extensible conveyor and a second motor that actuates said conveying means, wherein said conveyor is slidably attached to said frame such that it may be extended into and supported by the load carrying compartment; and a swiveling means adapted for moving at least two points of said conveyor for accurately aligning all of said extensible conveyor with a load carrying compartment comprising two tracks, at least two track wheels and at least two horizontally actuatable piston rods attached to said base frame.