Patent ID: 6073785
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: B65G,G07F

Abstract:
A dispensing device for containers wherein the containers are suspended in a path of forward motion via a collar portion on each of said containers in spaced guides positioned on opposite sides of the container, said guides extending toward a discharge opening, and stop means at said discharge opening for stopping a container from unintentionally leaving the dispensing device, wherein said stop means comprises at least one rocker arm, mounted for movement about a rocker arm shaft, where the rocker arm is mounted to move sidewardly back and forth in a plane that is substantially parallel to said slide path;said rocker arm having a longitudinal edge portion positioned to make contact with a top portion of said container; said rocker arm also having a substantially flat portion which constitutes an upper limiting face for a top face of said collar portion of the container;the said longitudinal edge portion of said rocker arm having a forward area having an indentation and a rear area which protrude sidewardly into said slide path and an indentation therebetween, said rear area forming a container arresting element; andsaid stop means also having a front portion that is provided with a guide slot for said collar portion, said guide slot at a rear portion thereof having an undercut portion.