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Storage retrieval system

  • US 5,431,493 A
  • Filed: 12/03/1993
  • Issued: 07/11/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A storage and retrieval system comprising:

  • a. a storage frame;

    b. first and second moving chains mounted on first and second ends of the frame;

    c. multiple rod mounting means mounted on the first and second chains; and

    ,d. a rod for mounting on the rod mounting means including;

    (a) a rod body having first and second ends;

    (b) first extension means mounted on the first end of the rod for engaging a rod mounting means on the first chain;

    (c) second extension means mounted on the second end of the rod for engaging a second rod mounting means on the second chain, said second extension mean being a moveable extension mounted slidably within the rod body having a first inward position where the rod is short enough to fit between the first and second chains, and a second extended position wherein the second extension means will mount on the second rod mounting means of the second chain;

    (d) an actuator slide tube mounted slidably over the second end of the rod body;

    (e) first and second slots through the rod body adjacent to the second end; and

    ,(f) attachment means for attaching the actuator sliding tube to the sliding second extension means, the attachment means extending through the first and second slots so that when the actuator tube is slid axially along the rod body the second extension means is moved between the first and second positions.

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