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Automated cart unloading/conveyor system

  • US 6,997,666 B1
  • Filed: 02/01/2002
  • Issued: 02/14/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/01/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for automated transfer of articles from a cart to a transfer surface, the system comprising:

  • a cart having a shelf for carrying articles and a fin over the shelf;

    a cart drive mechanism located over the cart which contacts the fin to drive the cart along a driven cart path and past a stationary diverter arm;

    the diverter arm extending laterally into the driven cart path and over the shelf of the cart to contact an object on the shelf and laterally divert the object off of the shelf on to a transfer surface.

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