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A multi-load position push-in flow rack capable of moving and storing loads in tandem comprises front and rear uprights mounting a pair of horizontally spaced inclined rails on which load transfer apparatus is mounted. The load transfer apparatus comprises an elongated carriage supported for recipro

A multi-load position push-in flow rack capable of moving and storing loads in tandem comprises front and rear uprights mounting a pair of horizontally spaced inclined rails on which load transfer apparatus is mounted. The load transfer apparatus comprises an elongated carriage supported for reciprocation on the rails by a lower series of wheels and a shorter load support mounted for reciprocation relative to the carriage by an upper series of wheels which are located on the carriage and which engage the undersides of the load support. Abutments are provided at the rear end of the carriage for coupling the load support to the carriage so that they can move together when loaded. Stops are provided at the front and rear ends of the rack to limit the travel of the carriage therein. In the course of loading, the load support with a first load thereon is pushed rearwardly relative to the carriage to expose the front of the carriage for accepting a second load and to couple the load support to the carriage. The carriage and load support are then pushed rearwardly in unison to expose the rails adjacent the front of the rack for accepting a third load. Other embodiments for storing and transferring four and five loads are disclosed.

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For use in a storage rack having a pair of rails mounted in spaced relation and adapted to support loads in a plurality of tandem load positions, load transfer apparatus for use in loading, unloading and storing loads in the rack, comprising: an elongated carriage, a lower series of wheels mounted o

For use in a storage rack having a pair of rails mounted in spaced relation and adapted to support loads in a plurality of tandem load positions, load transfer apparatus for use in loading, unloading and storing loads in the rack, comprising: an elongated carriage, a lower series of wheels mounted on said carriage for permitting it to move lengthwise on said rails, a load support overlying said carriage and extending lengthwise thereof for a distance less than the length of the carriage by a single load position, an upper series of wheels mounted on said carriage for permitting said load support to move relative to said carriage, and abutment means mounted on said carriage for engaging said load support to couple it to the carriage for movement together when the load support is pushed relative to the rack.