Storage device
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1. A storage device for storing trays, comprising:
- a first movable member; and
a second movable member positioned opposite the first movable member, the first and second movable members adapted to selectively vertically support at least one tray therebetween.
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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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39 Claims
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1. A storage device for storing trays, comprising:
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a first movable member; and
a second movable member positioned opposite the first movable member, the first and second movable members adapted to selectively vertically support at least one tray therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A method for storing trays, comprising:
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transporting a first tray to a transfer position;
vertically transferring the first tray from the transfer position to a storage position; and
supporting the first tray in the storage position by two opposed movable members. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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