Patent ID: 6407348
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: B65G,G01G

Abstract:
An apparatus for use for moving items from above a scale to a conveyor means spaced from the scale, comprising:a support means having an upper side with support rotatable means coupled thereto, said support means being adapted to be supported by a scale whereby items may be located on said support rotatable means and weighed, a bridge base having a rear end and a forward end, said bridge base being adapted to be located between the scale and the conveyor means with said rear end located next to said support means, said bridge base having an upper side with bridge base rotatable means coupled thereto, a bridge having a first end and an opposite second end, said first end being pivotally coupled to said forward end of said bridge base such that said bridge may be pivoted between a first upward extending position and a second position wherein said bridge extends toward the conveyor means and said opposite second end is located next to the conveyor means, said bridge having an upper side with bridge rotatable means coupled thereto whereby when said bridge is in said second position, items may be located on said support rotatable means and then moved to the conveyor means by way of said support rotatable means, said bridge base rotatable means, and said bridge rotatable means.