Patent ID: 6203262
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A cart loading system for placing library-like items onto a library cart, wherein said cart includes a plurality of shelves between first and second cart end members, said cart loading system comprising:a cart tilting means for receiving said cart, said cart tilting means including means for tilting said cart so as to raise said second cart end member relative to a ground plane and relative to said first cart end member such that said shelves are at a selected angle relative to said ground plane; anda placer means including,a rack member for supporting an individual item thereon,a pusher means for pushing said individual item off of said rack member,transport means coupled to said rack member for positioning said rack member,(i) in proximity to a selected shelf of said plurality of shelves, and(ii) in proximity to an open space on said selected shelf away from said first cart end member, so that said pusher means is capable of pushing said individual item off of said rack member and onto said open space on said selected shelf, andcompacting means coupled to said rack member for compacting any library-like items on said selected shelf.