Abstract: Drive systems for extendible conveyors are disclosed. An example conveyor includes a major conveyor section mountable to the support surface, an intermediate conveyor section, and a distal conveyor section. A motor is located on the distal conveyor section. A linear actuator is to couple the distal frame to the intermediate frame. The linear actuator to be driven by the motor to move the distal frame in translation relative to the intermediate frame. In response to the motor moving the distal frame in translation relative to the intermediate frame, the intermediate conveyor section and the distal conveyor section are to move at least sometimes simultaneously in the forward direction as the conveyor moves from the fully retracted position to the fully extended position.

Abstract: Example adjustable conveyor systems are disclosed herein. An example adjustable conveyor system includes a first conveyor having a first conveying surface facing upward and running lengthwise along a first longitudinal axis and a second conveyor having a second conveying surface facing upward and running lengthwise along a second longitudinal axis. The second conveyor is spaced apart from the first conveyor to define a span between the first conveyor and the second conveyor. The second conveyor is pivotal relative to the first conveyor. A first side guide protrudes upward and extends lengthwise between the first conveyor and the second conveyor proximate the span, where the first side guide has a first adjustable length. A second side guide protrudes upward and extends lengthwise between the first conveyor and the second conveyor proximate the span, where the second side guide has a second adjustable length.

Abstract: An extendable conveyor disclosed herein includes a base unit including a fixed base unit section positionable onto a ground and a mechanically extendable base unit section. The mechanically extendable base unit is adjustably positionable incrementally between a fully nested position within the fixed base unit section and a fully extended position telescoped forwardly from the fixed base unit section. A mechanically extendable conveyor section is coupled to the mechanically extendable base unit section, where the mechanically extendable conveyor section is adjustably positionable incrementally between a fully nested position within the mechanically extendable base unit section and a fully extended position telescoped forwardly from the mechanically extendable base unit section. A conveying surface to convey articles extends at least partially on an upper side of the fixed base unit section, the mechanically extendable base unit section and the mechanically extendable conveyor section.

Abstract: Extendable conveyors with lights are disclosed herein. An example extendable conveyor disclosed herein includes a base unit and a mechanically extendable section, which is adjustably positionable between a nested position within the base unit and an extended position telescoped forwardly from the base unit. The conveyor includes a conveying surface to convey articles extending at least partially on an upper side of the mechanically extendable section. A light source is positioned at a lower side of the mechanically extendable section to illuminate at least an area below the mechanically extendable section.

Abstract: Multi-connectors for extendable conveyors are disclosed. An example multi-connector to connect an external component to an extendable conveyor is disclosed. The extendable conveyor is to convey articles and includes a base unit, a mechanically extendable section to be supported in a cantilevered manner and to be selectively positioned relative to the base unit, and a conveying surface to convey articles. The conveying surface is to extend at least partially on an upper side of the mechanically extendable section. The multi-connector includes a mechanical connection section to mechanically attach the external component, a fastening section to fasten the multi-connector to the extendable conveyor, and a functional/powered connection section to provide at least one of electric power or a vacuum supply to the external component.

Abstract: An extendable conveyor disclosed herein includes a base unit and a mechanically extendable section, which is adjustably positionable between a nested position within the base unit and an extended position telescoped forwardly from the base unit. The conveyor includes a conveying surface for conveying articles extending at least partially on an upper side of the mechanically extendable section. The mechanically extendable section is an outmost mechanically extendable section and the outmost mechanically extendable section has a modular front end portion which can carry a loading set and an unloading set.

Abstract: Roller-guided conveyors are described herein. An example roller-guided conveyor comprises a first holder and a second holder and a first guide roller and a second guide roller. The first guide roller has a first axis of rotation and pivotally coupled to the first holder about a pivot axis that is eccentric relative to the first axis of rotation. The first guide roller is spaced a distance from the second guide roller to guide a conveyor belt therebetween.