摘要 |
Disclosed is an item transfer device (10) that has a first end (A) and a second end (B) and includes a first frame (12) defining the first end (A) and a second frame (20) defining the second end (B). The second frame (20) is extractable or extendable from the first frame (12) to allow for an increase of the distance between the first end (A) and the second end (B). The device further includes an elongated conveying structure (30) that is configured to be foldable on itself, the conveying structure having an upwardly oriented article supporting side (31) for the items that are transferred between the two ends (A,B) of the device. The conveying structure (30) has a first end (I) and a second end (II) and is slidable in relation to the first frame (12). The first end (I) of the conveying structure (30) is connected to the second frame (20) and the first frame (12) is configured to receive the second end (II) of the conveying structure (30) and to store a back-folded portion (P) of the conveying structure (30) below the upwardly oriented article supporting side (31) at the first end (A) and to pay out the back-folded portion (P) of the conveying structure stored by the first frame (12) as the second frame (20) is extracted or extended from the first frame. |