Laundry shuttle system
US8821097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F95/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A conveyor shuttle having a conveyor belt for conveying textiles across a wash alley from a washing machine (selected from among a plurality of washing machines) to a drying machine (selected from among a plurality of drying machines). The shuttle travels along the work alley among and between the washing machines and the drying machines. Some embodiments further include guide hardware to help guide soiled laundry into the washing machine. Some embodiments include an operator platform and an operator control system so that a human user can ride on the shuttle and help control various wash alley functions.
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