Patent ID: 6170630
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A test and transportation system, comprising:a row of test stations;a spur spaced apart from and parallel to the row of test stations, the spur having a longitudinal axis and an upper surface for transporting units along the spur;a plurality of mechanical stops along a side edge of the upper surface of the spur, each of the stops corresponding to one of the test stations, and each of the stops having raised and lowered positions for allowing units to move laterally with respect to the spur;a lift gate mounted to the spur and having a lowered position wherein the gate extends between the spur and the row of test stations, and a raised position wherein the gate is substantially vertical to allow passage of operators between the spur and the row of test stations;a longitudinally movable station mounted to the spur and located above the upper surface of the spur for supporting selected ones of the units, wherein the movable station has a rotatable top and a roll-out shelf; and whereinwhen the gate is in the lowered position and substantially aligned with one of the test stations, an associated one of the stops that corresponds with said one of the test stations moves to its lowered position for allowing transfer of a unit from the spur, across the gate to said one of the test stations.