A depalletizer and pallet stacking system includes an inlet station which an elevatable U-shaped loaded pallet support frame which permits a forklift unit to be lowered to deposit a loaded pallet with tiers of articles thereon. The loaded pallet support frame rises in steps to move the remaining uppermost...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US3967737?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US3967737 - Depalletizing and pallet stacking apparatus