Patent ID: 6695561
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: B61D,B65G

Abstract:
A drive-by container transfer system comprising in combination: a transport container, a platform therefor, having at least one substantially straight transfer side and conveying means for conveying said container at right angles straight to said side for transfer onto and off from said platform, a driveway spaced parallel to and along said transfer side, a vehicle for driving along said driveway and having a bed for supporting said container wits sides parallel said transfer side, conveying means secured at an oblique angle across on said bed and means thereon extendible to engage said container when on said platform to transfer it parallelly on to oblique angle on staid bed and straight on said platform and guide said container parallelly between (to or from) said platform and said vehicle according to the direction of movement of said vehicle along said transfer side of said platform and operated by that movement.