Patent ID: 9517898
Filing Date: 2016-12-13
CPC Classification: B65G

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for use in a container-treatment plant, said apparatus comprising a gripping-and-holding device, said gripping-and-holding device comprising a support body, gripper arms, a locking element, and a pivot axis, wherein said gripper arms are pivotable, wherein said gripper arms are spring loaded, wherein said gripper arms are on said support body, wherein said locking element is on said support body, wherein said locking element pivots about said pivot axis, wherein said pivot axis is horizontal, wherein said locking element has a locked position, wherein said locking element has a release position, wherein said locking element pivots between said locked position and said release position, wherein said locking element pivots about said pivot axis, and wherein, in said release position, said gripper arms are released.