Patent ID: 9067740
Filing Date: 2015-06-30
Classification: B65G,B66F

Abstract:
1. A material handling system comprising: a. a shuttle moveable between at least a first position and a second position, said shuttle comprising at least one conveyor; b. a remotely located mechanical power source, wherein said mechanical power source is not located on the shuttle; c. a first drive element connected to said shuttle, said first drive element configured to be selectively driven by said mechanical power source, said first drive element disposed to move said shuttle when said first drive element is driven by said mechanical power source; d. a second drive element configured to be driven by said mechanical power source, said second drive element configured to transmit power from said mechanical power source to said at least one conveyor when said second drive element is driven by said mechanical power source and there is relative motion between said second drive element and said shuttle, thereby actuating said at least one conveyor.