Patent ID: 7887108

Claim:
A system for use as a robotic manipulator, said system comprising: a plurality of goods interface members disposed in a predetermined juxtaposed geometry, wherein said plurality of goods interface members comprises angled tines of a goods lifting mechanism and straight tines of a goods justifying mechanism; and a plurality of adjustable support assemblies providing physical support to said plurality of goods interface members, wherein said plurality of adjustable support assemblies are adapted to maintain said predetermined juxtaposed geometry of said plurality of goods interface members throughout an adjustment range, and wherein each adjustable support assembly of said plurality of adjustable support assemblies comprises: an adjustable support member; a pivoting goods interface member support member, said pivoting goods interface member support member being pivotally coupled to said adjustable support member; and a link coupled to said pivoting goods interface member support member, said link adapted to cause pivotal movement of said pivoting goods interface member support member during adjustment of said adjustable support member to maintain said predetermined juxtaposed geometry of said plurality of goods interface members throughout said adjustment range.