Patent ID: 6971214

Claim:
A work cell for packaging materials within a container comprising: an inbound portion having: a first cradle positioned at an acute angle relative to a horizontal plane of said inbound portion and toward an operating side of the work cell; and a second cradle positioned at an acute angle relative to a horizontal plane of said inbound portion and toward an operating side of the work cell; said first cradle is integral with said second cradle; and an outbound portion for supporting a packaging container; wherein said inbound portion and said outbound portion are positioned in at least a nearly abutting relationship, said inbound portion and said outbound portion being positioned at an obtuse angle relative to each other to provide the work cell with an ergonomic, space-saving configuration; wherein said first cradle and said second cradle are orientated to support the container such that the container is rotated toward the operating side of the work cell; and a fastening device between said inbound and outbound portions.