Gantry depalletizer

摘要

The present invention relates to a gantry depalletizer apparatus which can be employed in removing layers of articles, such as beverage containers, from pallets. Broadly, the apparatus includes a gantry frame upon which travels a depalletizer bridge. The bridge, in turn, includes a depalletizer head which travels vertically along a pair of rails. The head employs two pairs of depalletizing arms which are utilized in grasping articles to be loaded and unloaded.