Patent ID: 8464859
Filing Date: 2013-06-18
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A conveyor apparatus comprising: (a) a frame removably connectable to an extendable conveyor; and (b) a pivoting conveyor coupled to the frame, the pivoting conveyor including a slewing conveyor section pivotally coupled to the frame for pivotal movement about a generally vertical axis, and a tiltable conveyor section having one end pivotally coupled to the slewing conveyor section for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis and an opposing free end shaped for receiving objects, wherein the tiltable conveyor section includes a first conveying surface for conveying the objects between the free end of the tiltable conveyor section and the slewing conveyor section, and the slewing conveyor section includes a second conveying surface for conveying the objects between the tiltable conveyor section and the extendable conveyor; (c) wherein the free end of the tiltable conveyor section can be moved from side-to-side by pivoting the slewing conveyor section about the vertical axis, and the free end of the tiltable conveyor section can be moved up and down by pivoting the tiltable conveyor section about the horizontal axis independent of the slewing conveyor section; and (d) an operator platform coupled to the frame and located below the free end of the tiltable conveyor section for supporting an operator, the operator platform being configured to move vertically relative to the frame so as to position the operator at a user adjustable height.