Tray stacking and buffer system and method of use

Details Tray stacking and buffer system and method of use Tray stacking and buffer system and method of use

2005-03-17

2009-12-29

Adams, Gregory W (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Apparatus for moving intersupporting articles into, within,...

Stack forming apparatus

C198S463200, C198S347200, C414S790300, C414S793500

Reexamination Certificate

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07637712

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for stacking and storing a plurality of trays includes a stacker system and a buffer system. The stacker system includes a component, e.g., a platform, which moves a tray between a raised position and a lowered position. The buffer system includes a plurality of opposing projections for capturing the tray when the component is in the raised position.

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