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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2005
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2001
Richard D. Harris, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Achie B. Russell, Connersville, IN (US);
Richard D. Harris, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Achie B. Russell, Connersville, IN (US);
Systec, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for transferring an article onto a pallet is situated between conveyor sections. The apparatus includes a pusher mechanism arranged to push the article from a location at or adjacent to the first conveyor section toward a pallet disposed on the second conveyor section. An extension fork assembly is provided between the pusher mechanism and the pallet. The extension fork assembly defines a stationary transfer surface over which the article travels on its path toward the pallet. The assembly also includes a plurality of extension forks that are extended over the pallet. The article is pushed onto the extension forks until the article is situate over the pallet. The extension forks are then retracted while the article is held in position over the pallet by the pusher mechanism. When the forks are completely retracted the article is safely sitting directly on the pallet.