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Re: Is this idea crazy -- measurements to come

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Originally Posted by Monochron View Post
What is the need for the rollers? If the rollers are providing gripping force on the tote/bin, what benefit doe the rollers give? I'm assuming you plan to hold one at a time with this design, but if you plan to hold more are they going to be supported?
Now, I'm not sure exactly what the intentions were of the original design, but I believe the rollers simply help get the box off the floor, instead of a. having to change the angle of the whole arm or b. have the arm on an elevator in order to get the box off the ground.