Apparatus for inverting containers
OwnerLadislav Stephan Karpisekinventor
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Abstract
A container turn-over apparatus (1) including a base (2) and a container cradled (3) with openable latchable ends (8,9) and an open side (6) to allow a container to be placed in the cradle (3). Two selectively engagable spaced apart pivotal connections (12,14 & 13,15) allow the cradle (3) to be turned end over by means of piston and cylinder assemblies (44). When the cradle (3) is turned over to stand on one of its ends (8,9) the other end of the cradle (3) is automatically unlatched and opened.
Claims15
A container turn-over apparatus comprising a base with a first and a second spaced apart bearing means, a container cradle permanently coupled to the base by a cradle turn-over means, the cradle has a first and a second spaced apart bearing means engagable respectively with the first and second bearing means on the base to provide two pivotal connections between the base and the cradle allowing said turn-over means to invert the cradle from a first position where a first end of the cradle is ground engaging to a second position where a second end of the cradle is ground engaging, said cradle has an open side to allow a container to be placed in the cradle and has supports to support a container whilst it is inverted.
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