Abstract: The invention relates to a paint mixing machine comprising a body (1), a plurality of containers (3) fixed with respect to the body and containing a pigment paste to be dosed into a paint pot (2), for each container, dosing equipment fixed with respect to the body for dosing paste contained in each container into the paint pot via nozzles (4) of the dosing equipment, and means for using the dosing equipment, wherein a robot (6) is arranged beneath the dosing nozzles (4) for moving the paint pot (2) along the robot's freely selected paths in a space coordinates system at least in relation to a currently selected dosing nozzle (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for restricting the movements of a bail (3) or handles (3?) of a can (1) with contents to be mixed, such as a paint can, in a mixer in which the can is pressed between two support surfaces (2a, 2b) in the direction of its longitudinal axis for the duration of mixing movements. The apparatus comprises at least one restraint (4, 5) arranged on one support surface (2a, 2b) and extending to selected portions on the periphery and the height of the can (1), the bail or the handles being at least partly at this restraint and within it.