Patent ID: 6238164
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: B07C,B65H

Abstract:
A transfer apparatus for transferring letter mail from a mail receiving receptacle comprising:a support frame;first and second coaxial shafts mounted on the support frame, the first and second shafts rotatable in the support frame;a motor coupled to the first shaft, the motor rotating the first shaft upon actuation thereof;a clutch, the clutch selectively coupling the first and second shafts for rotation of the second shaft with the first shaft;a platform connected to the first shaft and rotatable relative to the support frame, the platform being adapted to receive mail receptacles having varying dimensions;a transfer pan connected to the second shaft, the transfer pan rotatable with the platform relative to the support frame, the transfer pan being configured to receive letter mail from a mail receptacle positioned on the platform upon rotation of the platform and transfer pan.