Carrier basket transporter having carrier baskets with increased weight carrying capacity

A carrier basket support and stabilizing system for a carrier basket transporter including a conveyor having a pathway, the system comprising:

• a plurality of cars configured to travel along the pathway, at least some support groups including two of the cars having a carrier basket support connected thereto, each said support group of two of the cars including a first car and a second car;
• the carrier basket support including:
• a support plate connected to the first car via a pivoting connection and connected to the second car by a pivoting and sliding connection such that the first and second cars are pivotable relative to the support plate and a distance between the first car and the second car can change during traversal of curves along the pathway;
• and
• a support connection located on the support plate configured for connection to a carrier basket on a side facing away from the pathway;
• the carrier basket including:
• a back support;
• a product support surface extending generally transversely from the back support in a direction opposite to the pathway;
• and
• a mating connection on the back support that is connected to the support connection;
• and
• a plurality of support rollers located on the support plate, at least one of which is configured to contact the back support at a location spaced apart from the support connection.