Patent ID: 9221602
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: B65F

Abstract:
1. A collection mechanism for a side loaded commodity collection body having at least one collection chamber attached thereto, the collection body having a first end and a second end, the collection mechanism comprising: a track extending longitudinally along a side of the collection body and being moveable between a raised position above the at least one collection chamber and a lowered position; a carriage engaged with the track for linear movement on the track between a position alongside the at least one collection chamber and a position extending longitudinally from the second end of the collection body; and at least one container engagement assembly attached to the carriage and positioned in an outward facing position with respect to the side of the collection body to receive a container and selectively engage the container for movement of the container along the track, the container movable with the track between the raised and lowered positions thereof.