Machine for filling containers such as bottles

A container filling machine comprising:

• a height adjustable rotor and devices for filling containers supported on said rotor,
• at least one stationary column arranged radially outwardly of said rotor,
• a support device mounted on the column, for moving vertically,
• a carrier member mounted on the support device for supporting devices that cooperate with at least one device on the rotor,
• a latch member mounted movably on said support device, said latch member when in one position engaging the support device to said column to prevent movement of said support device and when in another position disengaging said support device from said column,
• an interlock element mounted on said rotor, said element being actuatable to advance in one direction to engage said support device for said support device to be supported on said interlock element so when the height of said rotor is adjusted said support device will follow corresponding, and said interlock element being alternatively actuatable in an opposite direction to disengage said support device and permit said rotor to rotate,
• a coupling element mounted to said support device, actuation of said interlock element a predetermined amount in said one direction causing said interlock element to be in a position to support said support device on said coupling element and further actuation of said interlock element in said one direction causing said latch member to disengage said latch member from said column.