Abstract: This invention is a cooling device for cans and similar containers and is specifically designed for installation where floor space is either limited or at a premium. Additionally, there is a unique liquid circulation system which is extremely effective in cooling and yet low in energy consumption.

Abstract: The device of the present invention comprises a fruit catch frame for pivotal attachment to a conveyor trailer which conveys fruit from the catch frame into a large receptacle to be deposited in the load carrying body of a truck. Fruit, particularly of the citrus variety such as oranges, is often automatically dislodged from orchard trees in large quantities. The catch frame is horizontally positioned under a fruit tree to catch the falling fruit and includes a central conveyor portion, an outer portion, hydraulically operable, between extended and retracted positions and a pair of pivotal, opposed side wing portions. The outer and side wing portions are operable to upwardly, outwardly angled positions to funnel fruit falling thereon onto the central conveyor portion for movement onto the conveyor trailer. The surfaces of the outer and side wing portions are cushioned to absorb the shock of the falling fruit to prevent injury thereto.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a device which normally supports a plurality of relatively large receptacles thereatop in a stacked, nested relation to a receptacle carriage and dispenser frame. When the carriage and dispenser frame is actuated in a first direction, the stack is conditioned to permit the lowermost receptacle to be dispensed downwardly onto a support frame. Actuation of the carriage and dispenser frame in a second direction dispenses the lowermost receptacle onto the support frame which is simultaneously elevated to a position to be filled with a product such as fruit from a conveyor. Subsequent actuation of the carriage and dispenser frame in the first direction lowers the support frame to discharge the receptacle thereon onto the ground and simultaneously reconditions the balance of the stack to discharge the lowermost container thereof on the next operation of the carriage and dispenser frame in the second direction.

Abstract: This invention is a cooling device for cans and similar containers and is specifically designed for installation where floor space is either limited or at a premium. Additionally, there is a unique liquid circulation system which is extremely effective in cooling and yet low in energy consumption.