Patent ID: 6394257
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A multiple conveyor elevator for moving articles between the multiple conveyor elevator and different material handling equipment comprising:a frame having upper and lower side rails on one side of the frame; a carriage mounted on the frame and movable in a substantially vertical direction with respect to the frame, the carriage including a first conveyor capable of moving the articles thereon, and a second conveyor having a vertical location on the carriage different from the first conveyor and capable of moving the articles thereon; a guide rod mounted between the upper and lower side rails; a linear bearing connected to one side of the carriage and mounted for sliding motion on the guide rod; and a cylinder connected to the frame and having a cylinder rod connected to the carriage, the cylinder being operable to move the carriage and the first and second conveyors in a substantially vertical direction on the guide rod between first and second vertical positions.