Patent ID: 9388036
Filing Date: 2016-07-12
CPC Classification: B65B,B67C,B67D,F16M

Claim Text:
1. A container retaining system for a filler comprising: an upstand portion extending in a generally upward direction from a surface upon which containers are positioned for filling; a container retaining assembly coupled to the upstand portion, the container retaining assembly including: a suspension assembly including at least one strut tower, the strut tower extending through the at least one opening of the plate member, and a biasing member biasing the plate member relative to the strut tower and the upstand portion in a first resting orientation, whereupon overcoming the biasing member rotates the plate member relative to the upstand portion and the at least one strut tower, and wherein the plate member is configured to pivot relative to the strut tower into a deflected orientation.