Patent ID: 7686560
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A rack and conveyor shuttle system for placing and retrieving articles of various sizes comprising: (a) a constantly stationary multi-level rack system having a constantly stationary, substantially horizontal shelving framework of at least two support members spaced apart from one another at a distance, wherein the distance between the at least two support members is sufficient to support the articles in a single stack, said shelving framework comprised of at least two rack sections; and (b) a motorized, conveyor shuttle system having two narrow conveyors, each narrow conveyor having a narrow conveyor belt spanning a distance between two rack sections on either side of the conveyor, and a series of grooved pulleys wherein the grooved pulleys drive the conveyor belt and grab the articles and each narrow conveyor is spaced apart from one another at a distance,