摘要 |
<p>A container transfer system (1) for the transfer of a container (3) from a transfer vehicle (4) to a companion vehicle (2). The system (1) has at least two transfer assemblies (11) provided in spaced apart relationship. Each transfer assembly (11) comprises a first channel (12) provided on the transfer vehicle (4) and a second channel (27) provided on the companion vehicle (2). A transfer carriage (23) is adapted to move between vehicles (4, 2) in the channels (12, 27) after alignment thereof by a power means (15). The alignment and transfer procedures are preferably enacted automatically by a computer means (24). The transfer carriage (23) is preferably provided with a plurality of flexibly connected rollers circulating around a support plate.</p> |