| 摘要 |
<p>An unloading mechanism for boxes or the like comprises a first support 2 to receive a box 4 or the like and a lift and lower mechanism 3 for said support 2. Variations of the invention include (i) a second support 6 for a box and the lift and lower mechanism 3 being electromechanical to facilitate the raising and lowering of the first support 2 without interfering with the second support 6. (ii) A second support 6 where the second support 6 is biased to or from a lowered position. (iii) A tipping mechanism which facilitates the tipping of the first support. (iv) A lid member 11 for closing a box 4 where an electromechanical means is provided in order to open the lid 11 when a box 4 is in a raised position (Figure 4) and clamped against the lid 11 and (v) an unloading mechanism having one or more of the features above. Also claimed are methods of using the apparatus.</p> |
