Patent ID: 6439668
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A top-dumping container handler for receiving, carrying and dumping at least one container having an open top, the container handler comprising:a frame, a container cradle defining a cavity for receiving and holding at least one container, wherein the container cradle is supported on the frame for rotation relative to the frame between a transport position and a dump position so as to enable a container held in the container cradle to be dumped through the open top thereof, a lock member supported for movement between an unlocked position wherein the lock member does not interfere with the loading of a container into the container cradle and a locked position wherein the lock member helps prevent movement of the container relative to the container cradle, a dumping assembly for rotating the container cradle between the transport position and dump position, and a wall support assembly mounted on a side of the container cradle and movable between a retracted position wherein the wall support assembly does not interfere with the loading of a container into the container cradle and an extended position wherein the wall support assembly bears against one of the walls of the container thereby providing support for said wall.