Engage-disengage device for cargo-transfer means in mechanical cargo handling system of the load replacing type

Abstract

Abstract The present invention relates to an engage-disengage device for a cargo-transfer device such as a fork in a palletless mechanical cargo handling system of the load-replacing type. The cargo is transferred between a cargo transfer device which is available for handling and transporting cargo in a specified unit or for storing cargo on a rack and the like, and a stationary mechanism installed on the floor of a truck or container or on a cargohandling platform. The device is equipped with a plurality of slots to receive a plurality of tines in the fork, characterized by making it possible to load or unload said fork automatically without unpacking and with no manpower needed. A fixed frame is provided which is equiped with plural rows of cargo transport mechanisms arranged in parallel and spaced apart. A vertically-movable frame is equipped with a plurality of vertically-movable transport mechanisms for the cargo-transfer device arranged between said cargo-transport mechanisms. The cargo-transport mechanism is provided with a conveyor which carries cargo. The top surface of the transport mechanism for the cargo-transfer device is located higher than the top surface of said fixed frame. By displacing the transport mechanism for the cargo-transfer device downward along the fixed frame, a piece of cargo on said cargo-transfer means can be transferred to the fixed frame. The cargo-transfer device is displaced further down and tilted such that it moves by itself. The cargo transferred to the fixed frame is forwarded on a conveyer belt to its destination. The system may be operated in a reverse direction to load said devices.

Inventors

• 👤 Shukuro Yatagai
• 👤 Katunori Tamura

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