Patent ID: 8905454
Filing Date: 2014-12-09
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A multi-tiered casket handling system having an accessible, adjustable rear section and a fixed front section, each said front section and each said rear section comprising at least one upper tier and one lower tier, each said tier accommodating at least two rows having capacity for at least two caskets in each said row, said casket handling system further comprising: a) at least two movable trays supported on roller bearings, said trays positioned at the upper and lower tiers in the front section arranged for transporting caskets back and forth between said front section and said rear section; b) a first powered transport system for moving said upper tier tray in the front section between said front section and said rear section of said upper tier; c) a powered pivot structure attaching said upper tier of the rear section to a fixed frame of said upper tier to the front section, wherein the entire rear section of the upper tier rotates downward with respect to said fixed frame of the front section of the upper tier; and, d) a hinged structure pivotally connecting said movable tray on said upper tier of the front section to said first powered transport system.