Patent ID: 7530453
Filing Date: 2009-05-12
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A neck guide positioning system for a container transport line, said neck guide positioning system comprising: a plurality of stop members including a first stop member and a second stop member, said first stop member being fixed relative to the container transport line, said second stop member being selectively movable between an extended position and a retracted position, said extended position being between the container transport line and said first stop member, said retracted position being further away from the container transport line than said first stop member; a neck guide assembly including a bracket and a neck guide; and a first actuator operably coupled to said bracket to move said bracket relative to said plurality of stop members; wherein moving said second stop member to said retracted position and engaging said bracket with said first stop member locates said neck guide in a first location, and moving said second stop member to said extended position and engaging said bracket with said second stop member locates said neck guide in a second location.