Patent ID: 7811043

Claim:
A belt loader assembly comprising a belt loader having a conveyor belt and a frame; and an extension assembly pivotally engaged with the frame of the belt loader, the extension assembly having: a plate having a first end portion and a second end portion, each of the first and second end portions having a non-moving surface for receiving cargo, the first end portion being generally planar with the conveyor belt of the belt loader, the plate including a hinge disposed between the first and second end portions so that the second end portion of the plate can pivot relative to the first end portion; at least one arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being in engagement with the first end portion of the plate and the second end being pivotally mounted to the frame of the belt loader; and a guard removably engaged with the belt loader, the guard having a guard portion and a mounting portion, wherein the guard portion extends upwardly from a top surface of the frame of the belt loader and laterally between a portion of the plate and a portion of the belt loader.