Patent · US Expired

Storage device

US7153089B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28References
29Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 2003
Grant dateDec 26, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 6, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/0258
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A storage device for storing trays, the device including a first movable member and a second movable member positioned opposite the first movable member. The first and second movable members are adapted to selectively vertically move and support at least one tray therebetween. A conveyor moves a tray to transfer position, and a transfer mechanism elevates the tray to a storage position between the two movable members. A stack of nested trays may be stored.

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