Patent ID: 7553118
Filing Date: 2009-06-30
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A method of moving a pallet with at least one object disposed thereon from a first level to a second level, the method comprising: (a) conveying the pallet with said at least one object disposed thereon toward a diverter; (b) conveying the pallet onto the diverter while the diverter is disposed at a first angle relative to horizontal; (c) moving the diverter from the first angle to a second angle relative to horizontal that is different from the first angle, and moving the pallet with the diverter; (d) holding the diverter stationary at the second angle while removing said at least one object from the pallet; (e) moving the diverter from the second angle to a third angle relative to horizontal that is different from the second angle, and moving the pallet with the diverter; and (f) conveying the pallet away from the diverter while the diverter is disposed at the third angle.