Patent ID: 8414042

Claim:
A package moving system comprising: a jaw device that is movable between an open position and a closed position, said jaw device comprising a powered device providing powered rotating movement for moving the jaw device, a pair of opposite support structures that each support at least one support arm, the pair of opposite support structures each movably and independently coupled directly with the powered device, the powered device includes a powered pivot device, the powered pivot device includes a pivot pin that is rotated about an axis to directly provide rotary movement from the powered pivot device, about the pivot pin, to the at least one support arm of each support structure, said at least one support arm of each support structure moves between an open position, for receiving a package, and a closed position, where said arms are positioned under the package for supporting the package; and at least one retaining element that is biased downward and is configured to engage the package supported by said support arms when said jaw device is in said closed position, said at least one retaining element being urged against an upper portion of the supported package to retain the supported package in position on said support arms.