Abstract: A manually operated laundry load apparatus including a base unit, a conveyor assembly interconnected to the base unit and having a conveyor belt that is driven by a motor to move in an upwardly inclining direction, and a fork truck with a handle that is interconnected to the base unit to permit movement of the load chute.

Abstract: A conveyor shuttle having a conveyor belt for conveying textiles across a wash alley from a washing machine (selected from among a plurality of washing machines) to a drying machine (selected from among a plurality of drying machines). The shuttle travels along the work alley among and between the washing machines and the drying machines. Some embodiments further include guide hardware to help guide soiled laundry into the washing machine. Some embodiments include an operator platform and an operator control system so that a human user can ride on the shuttle and help control various wash alley functions.

Abstract: A manually operated laundry load apparatus including a base unit, a conveyor assembly interconnected to the base unit and having a conveyor belt that is driven by a motor to move in an upwardly inclining direction, and a fork truck with a handle that is interconnected to the base unit to permit movement of the load chute.

Abstract: A chute for a laundry system having an inwardly tapered body extendng from an open top area towards a closed bottom end. The top edge of the chute is laterally spaced from the dryer unit and vertically spaced above the opening of the dryer's load door, while the bottom edge is connected to or abutting the dryer unit at a position vertically spaced just coincident with or below the load door. Side walls enclose the sides of the chute relative to the dryer. The door is equipped with a motor and mechanism for automatically opening and closing during loading and operation, respectively. The door may form the bottom trough portion of the chute. A programmable logic controller synchronizes the opening and closing of the door with the sling type rail system that drops the garments through the chute to eliminate the need for operator involvement with regard to the door.

Abstract: A conveyor shuttle having a conveyor belt for conveying textiles across a wash alley from a washing machine (selected from among a plurality of washing machines) to a drying machine (selected from among a plurality of drying machines). The shuttle travels along the work alley among and between the washing machines and the drying machines. Some embodiments further include guide hardware to help guide soiled laundry into the washing machine. Some embodiments include an operator platform and an operator control system so that a human user can ride on the shuttle and help control various wash alley functions.