Patent ID: 6683262
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: G01G

Abstract:
Apparatus for transferring baggage from a loading position to an unloading position spaced from said loading position, comprising:a lower frame, an upper frame coupled to said lower frame and located above said lower frame, wheels coupled to said lower frame for engagement with a base for movably supporting said lower and upper frames on the base, a conveyor belt supported by said upper frame for supporting and moving baggage placed on said belt, load sensing means coupled to said lower frame for supporting said upper frame above said lower frame for use for determining the weight of baggage placed on said belt, frame drive means connected to both of said lower frame and to said base for moving said frames between said loading and unloading positions, belt drive means for moving said belt and hence baggage supported by said belt off of said apparatus when said frames are located at said unloading position.