Abstract: A liquid receptacle has an inner vessel for holding a liquid, an insulated outer shell spaced from the inner vessel, and a chamber defined between the inner vessel and the outer shell. A phase change material is disposed in the chamber for absorbing thermal energy from the liquid and then releasing the thermal energy back to the liquid to maintain the temperature of the liquid.

Abstract: An automated dispenser for dispensing spices, condiments, herbs, teas, ground coffees, or powdered beverages, comprising a plurality of cartridges mounted on a carrier respectively containing said items, having a dispending means with relative movement capable between said dispensing means and said cartridges. A look-up table, containing a plurality of separate, discrete dispensing programs is provided for operation of the dispensing means to dispense a particular variety of mixtures and quantities from said cartridges. When a spice blend and associated dispensing program is selected by a user, the dispensing program aligns the dispensing means relative to the cartridge carrier and cartridge, to dispense a particular quantity and, in the case of a mix, to subsequently align with other selected cartridges to provide, from said cartridges, the mix of spices, herbs, condiments, powdered beverages or ground coffees. A specialized cartridge adapted for use in said automated dispenser is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an extending and separating element (1) to be used in packaging, particularly packaging for automotive parts, such as brake disks and/or drums, clutch disk, wheel hub, or any other parts of similar formats for automotive vehicles. The extending and separating element (1) is intended to be connectable between the base (B) and a cover (T) of packaging (E), so as to allow the appropriate placing of two parts (P) in the same packaging, and provide structural advantages for the aforesaid packaging (E) when assembled. The aforesaid extending and separating element (1) is formed of an intermediary disk (2), which separates a first ring projection (3) from a second ring projection (4), configured to receive the base (B) and the cover (T).

Abstract: A rigid, swing-open package of tobacco articles having: a group of tobacco articles; an inner container housing the group of tobacco articles; an outer container housing the inner container; a main hinge connecting the inner container to the outer container to allow the inner container to rotate between a closed position and an open position; and a stop member, which limits extraction of the inner container from the outer container and so defines a fully-open position of the inner container with respect to the outer container; the stop member being provided with a stop tab having an inner panel hinged at one end to the inner container, an outer panel glued to a wall of the outer container, and an intermediate panel hinged to the inner panel on one side and to the outer panel on the opposite side.

Abstract: This application describes a footwear storage bag having a fabric bag body and an attached fabric mitten for cleaning, shining, or polishing footwear. The mitten may be attached to the bag body or to a means for closing the bag. The bag body and mitten may have a variety of shapes.

Abstract: A packaging (2 and 36) for baked, ready-to-eat pizza, including a lower part (4) or bottom upon which the pizza may be supported, and an upper part (6) or a lid for protecting the top side of the pizza. The packaging (2 and 36) includes a bag of plastic material wherein the lower and upper parts (4 and 6) comprises a plastic film which at opposite side edges and one end edge are interconnected by welds. The bag (2 and 36) has an opening at a front side edge with a closure flap (16) formed from an extended part of the lower part (4). the packaging includes a lower support member of a plate-shaped rigid material, for example of fiber-cardboard or plastic. The lower support is either disposed at the outer side or at the inner side of the lower part and fastened to the lower part.

Abstract: A single serve brewing container is made entirely of compostable and biodegradable materials. Problems associated with filter clogging and occlusion are solved by providing a filter which has a vertical section between upper and lower horizontal sections.

Abstract: A capsule element for a capsule comprising a ground coffee ingredient, wherein the capsule element (21) comprises a rim (26) for sealing engagement with a second capsule element, at least one sidewall (22), and a bottom wall (23), wherein the at least one side wall (22) and the bottom wall (23) define an interior chamber (24) having an opening (25), the opening spanning a plane (P), wherein further the rim (26) extends outwards from the sidewall (22) and surrounds the opening (25), the rim being bent into the direction of the bottom wall (23), the rim and the plane (P) of the opening forming an angle (A) of at least about 10°. The invention also relates to a capsule comprising the capsule element and a membrane hermetically sealed thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product packaging (10) for a solid product block (14), in particular for a dispenser system, comprising a wrapping means (12) comprising a top (16), sides (20), and a bottom (18), forming a cavity with an opening (22) configured and arranged to receive the solid product block (14), a mesh (26) covering the opening (22) fluid-permeable, and a lid (28) attached removably to the mesh (26) in a closed position for sealing the opening (22) of the wrapping means (12). The inventive product packaging (10) improves the save handling of the solid product block (14).

Abstract: Structures, methods, and systems associated with a stackable and collapsible container are provided. One structure includes a stackable and collapsible container having at least four non-collapsible, load bearing vertical support members attached to vertical walls of the container and capable of supporting the weight of other containers. A top surface is included having a number of sections which include a pivotal connection to one another and which are collapsible about the pivotal connection to an interior of the container. A bottom surface is included having a number of sections which include a pivotal connection to one another and which are collapsible about the pivotal connection to an interior of the container. The top and the bottom surfaces of the container can be fixedly positioned in a number of collapsed states.

Abstract: Bulk material storage units that can be placed on flatbeds that can be hauled in various manners, including rail cars or trucks, to the destination and removed from the flatbed for temporary storage at the destination, freeing the transportation mode, e.g., rail cars or trucks, to be used elsewhere. Embodiments of the bulk material storage unit of the present invention replace rail hopper cars or truck trailers to hold the bulk material during transportation as well as provide temporary storage at the desired location, e.g., the origin or destination, without tying up transportation resources.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a floating roof for use in storage tanks. A floating roof may comprise a plurality of pontoons arranged to form the floating roof. The pontoons may each comprise a lower panel, a plurality of outer walls disposed at the edges of the lower panel, and a plurality of stiffeners disposed adjacent the lower panel. Attachment points attached to the floating roof, wherein the attachment points are configured to couple the floating roof to a storage tank.

Abstract: Bulk material storage units that can be placed on flatbeds that can be hauled in various manners, including rail cars or trucks, to the destination and removed from the flatbed for temporary storage at the destination, freeing the transportation mode, e.g., rail cars or trucks, to be used elsewhere. Embodiments of the bulk material storage unit of the present invention replace rail hopper cars or truck trailers to hold the bulk material during transportation as well as provide temporary storage at the desired location, e.g., the origin or destination, without tying up transportation resources.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a height-extensible container-type warehouse that is manufactured in a container type at a factory, can be transported to a desired place, and can be increased in height at the place by coupling a section, which exceeds a height limit under the Road Traffic Act and is separately manufactured, to an opening of the warehouse in order to increase the height thereof.

Abstract: A modular dynamic lifting framework for a standard ISO block shipping container is disclosed, comprising two side frames which are mounted to the sides of the shipping container, and a number of braces which secure the side frames. Each of the ISO blocks on the shipping container is contacted on at least three sides (in the X, Y, and Z axes) to ensure maximum carrying capacity with minimal effort in loading/unloading during a dynamic lifting situation. The modular construction obviates the need for the entire container to be lifted during installation of the framework, as one side can be installed at a time.

Abstract: A container for the working and transportation of food product waste includes a shell configured for removable disposition within a refuse collection vehicle. The shell includes an opening for receiving product, and a cover for sealing the opening except when open to permit product to be added to container. The cover may be operably connected to a lift and invert mechanism on the refuse collection vehicle for coordinated operation. A working and transfer mechanism is disposed within the container to work food product waste prior to delivery of same to a processing facility, and to facilitate removal of the worked food product waste from the container through an output port of the container as part of the delivery of same. This mechanism has two or more augers each located in an adjacent trough with a dividing wall therebetween. A recirculation chute is located at an output end of the container.

Abstract: A plurality of transport controls selectively performed by a transport control device include a second transport control performed on a selected one of a first article transport device and a second article transport device as a target article transport device such that the target article transport device is moved only in a first path portion to transport articles when the target article transport device is the first article transport device, and that the target article transport device is moved only in a second path portion to transport the articles when the target article transport device is the second article transport device.

Abstract: A location of a first drive in a storage medium library is determined. In response to a determination of the location of the first drive, it is determined whether a first storage medium is located within a first distance from the first drive. In response to a determination that the first storage medium is not located within the first distance from the first drive, it is determined whether the first storage medium is located within a second distance from the first drive. In response to a determination that the first storage medium is located within the first distance or the second distance from the first drive, the first storage medium is made available to be read by or written to by the first drive.

Abstract: There is described an apparatus for installation on a hand having a thumb and opposable fingers, both having joints and phalanges. The apparatus comprises biasing devices. Each one of the biasing devices substantially has an inversed V shape formed by a hinge, a distal end and a proximal end. The biasing devices are connected together to form the apparatus. The hinges of the biasing devices are spatially distributed so that each hinge covers a corresponding one of the joints and biases the distal end and proximal end toward each other. The apparatus keeps the hand in a substantially closed position to assist in gripping objects.

Abstract: A tool (for gripping an object (e.g., a cylindrical object)) includes: an outer handle; a tubular neck having a proximal end connected to the outer handle; a linkage assembly having first and second ends connected to a distal end of the neck; an inner handle; a connecting rod having a proximal end connected to the inner handle and a distal end connected to a middle portion of the linkage assembly, partially disposed substantially coaxially within the neck thereby nesting the inner handle within the outer handle; and first and second claws attached to the linkage assembly, each claw having a compression surface (e.g., a concave cylindrical surface) configured to conform as a substantial complement to a portion of an outer surface of the to-be-gripped object (e.g., the to-be-gripped cylindrical object).

Abstract: A conveyor belt tracking system incorporates a receiving arm secured within a conveyor belt operating system with a roller assembly. The roller assembly has an upper plate and a lower plate forming a high aspect ratio groove to receive a conveyor belt. An axle extending from the receiving arm supports the upper plate and lower plate for rotational motion.

Abstract: A conveyor belt is provided with at least one guide rim, wherein the guide rim extends in a longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt, such that it enables guiding of the belt along a lateral guide surface on an outer periphery of a roll or the like by which the direction of the belt is changed and by which the belt is subjected to a predetermined bending. The guide rim has a contact surface that is in contact with the conveyor belt. In a position in which the belt is not subjected to any bending in the longitudinal direction thereof, as seen in a cross section cross wise to the longitudinal direction of the guide rim, the guide rim presents residual stresses (?1, ?2) including an induced tensile stress in opposite lateral regions of the contact surface and an induced compressive stress in a region between the lateral regions.

Abstract: Module (1) for a modular conveyor mat, comprising a body part (2) extending transversely to a conveying direction with a top (3) and a bottom (4), which bottom is provided with a tooth chamber (6) for receiving a driving tooth of a sprocket wheel. The body part, at a front (7) and rear (8), is provided with a series of hinge parts (9) and receiving spaces (10) alternately successive transversely to the conveying direction, so that successive modules (1) are hingedly couplable using hinge pins (11) extending through hinge bores (13) provided in the hinge parts. The front is part of a front body part (2A) of the module and the rear is part of a rear body part (2B) of the module. The front and rear body parts are hingedly connected with each other relative to a pivoting axis (Z), which traverses the tooth chamber (6).

Abstract: A conveyor system, at least a portion of which may traverse a continuous slope sufficiently steep such that tensile forces associated with overcoming the effects of the slope are several times larger per unit length of run than tensile forces per unit length of run due to main frictional resistance of the conveyor system, may include a belt-on-belt drive. The belt-on-belt drive may include an internal belt configured to operably engage the carry belt of the conveyor system so as to share the tension load with the carry belt.

Abstract: Features for systems and methods for loading items into a tray are disclosed. The system may have an item conveyor configured to move the items towards a tray conveyor. The tray conveyor may be configured to move trays to receive items from the item conveyor into the tray. One or more sensors may detect the height of the items on the item conveyor and/or in the tray, and/or the position of the trays on the tray conveyor. A controller may receive data related to the one or more detected heights of the items and/or the position of the trays on the tray conveyor and correspondingly control movement of the item and/or tray conveyors for efficient loading of items into the tray and efficient movement of the trays for further processing. Tray conveyor movement sensors may detect movement of the trays or tray conveyors for further control or reliability of the system.

Abstract: A destacking conveyor and a roller transfer device. The destacking conveyor includes an infeed conveyor feeding articles to a roller transfer device at a first elevation. A discharge conveyor at a lower elevation receives articles dropped from the roller transfer device. The roller transfer device comprises an array of closely spaced rollers whose axial lengths decrease with distance from the infeed conveyor to form an oblique drop-off edge over which articles drop and unstack.

Abstract: A gripper for holding an item formed from a pliable sheet material includes a body, a first contact member located a fixed position relative to the body, a second contact member which is movable into a closed position to fixate the sheet material between the first contact member and the second contact member, a first positioning member and a second positioning member located in a fixed position relative to the body. The second contact member is connected to a support movable along a trajectory to move the second contact member in the open position and in the closed position, the support including a third positioning member attached to the support to move along with the support, where the third positioning member is magnetically engaged by the first positioning member in the open position and by the second positioning member in the closed position.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a support having a clean surface is provided. Alternatively, an apparatus for manufacturing a stack including a support and a remaining portion of a processed member whose one surface layer is separated is provided. A positioning portion, a slit formation portion, and a peeling portion are included. The positioning portion is provided with a first transfer mechanism of a stacked film including a support and a separator and a table for fixing the stacked film. The slit formation portion is provided with a cutter that can form a slit which does not pass through the separator. The peeling portion is provided with a second transfer mechanism and a peeling mechanism extending the separator and then peeling the separator. In addition, a pretreatment portion activating a support surface is included.

Abstract: A foldable ramp assembly includes a ramp has a first section, a medial section and a second section. The ramp has a first half and a second half. A pair of first hinges is provided and each of the first hinges is attached to the ramp such that each of the first section and the second section is hingedly coupled to the medial section. A second hinge is attached to the ramp such that the first half is hingedly coupled to the second half. The ramp is positionable in a deployed position wherein the ramp may be positioned on a staircase thereby facilitating a cart to be rolled up and down on the ramp. The ramp is positionable in a stored position wherein the ramp forms a case. A pair of handles is each of the handles is attached to the ramp wherein each of the handles may be gripped.

Abstract: A sheet conveying apparatus includes: a main unit; a tray main body pivotable between a standing position and an inclined position; and a tray cover connected to the tray main body and pivotable between a bent position and a straight position. A space formed between the main unit and the tray main body is covered by the tray cover located at the bent position relative to the tray main body at the standing position and exposed by the tray cover located at the straight position relative to the tray main body at the inclined position. The tray cover pivoting from the straight position to the bent position relative to the tray main body at the inclined position causes the tray main body to pivot from the inclined position to the standing position, so that the tray cover covers the space.

Abstract: A sheet container, which is included in an image forming apparatus, includes a container body, a body side stopper device, a sheet tray, a tray side stopper device, a tray handler, a releasing device, and a tray locking device. The tray side stopper device has a tray side stopper portion to be engaged with the body side stopper device. The releasing device moves the body side stopper device along with movement of the tray handler from the first position to the second position. The releasing device cancels retention of the sheet tray in the container body and the tray locking device prevents the tray handler from canceling the retention of the sheet tray in the container body. The tray locking device regulates movement of the tray handler from the first position to the second position and moves the tray side stopper portion without moving the tray handler.

Abstract: The image forming apparatus includes a sheet storing unit insertably and pullably attached to the frame unit, an image forming unit, and a frame unit. The frame unit includes two frame members parallel to each other with a predetermined distance therebetween and are connected and fixed to each other. The two frame members respectively include engaged portions. The sheet storing unit includes engaging portions respectively engageable with the engaged portions in a state where the sheet storing unit is inserted in the frame unit. In a state where the engaging portions respectively engage with the engaged portions, the engaging portions that respectively engage with the engaged portions and a portion between the two engaging portions of the sheet storing unit serve as strengthening members to regulate deformation of the two frame members by at least a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A sheet conveyor includes a tray and a body supporting the tray. The tray is pivotable about a first shaft between a first position at which a free end of the tray is located above its basal end and a second position at which the free end is located farther from the body than at the first position. The tray is slidable between the second position and a third position and pivotable about a second shaft between the third position and a fourth position at which the free end is located farther from the body than at the third position. The first shaft protrudes from one of the tray and the body toward the other. The second shaft protrudes from the other to the one. The one includes a first guide that guides the first shaft. The other includes a second guide that guides the second shaft.

Abstract: A sheet supplying apparatus includes a supply part, a cover, a base tray, an interlock mechanism, and an auxiliary tray. The supply part is provided in the apparatus body. The cover is provided to be turnable between a close position and an open position. The base tray composes a part of a loading surface on which the sheet is loaded, and is movable in a conveyance direction with respect to the cover. The interlock mechanism moves the base tray by interlocking with the cover turning, and moves the base tray by interlocking with the cover turning. The auxiliary tray is displaceable between a storage position and a raising position. An engage part includes a lifting part. The lifting part comes into pressure contact with an engaged part and displaces the auxiliary tray from the storage position to the raising position.

Abstract: A sheet feeder includes a tray, a paper feed member, a first detection section, and a second detection section. The tray has a placement surface having an upper surface on which a sheet is placed. The paper feed member is arranged on an entrance side of a sheet conveyance path and conveys the sheet in a conveyance direction. The first detection section detects a leading end side in the conveyance direction of the sheet placed on the placement surface. The second detection section detects a trailing end side in the conveyance direction of the sheet placed on the placement surface. The second detection section is arranged at an end section of the tray on a trailing end side in the conveyance direction.

Abstract: In a ramp device (1) for the positioning of raw material sheets and punched pieces, the ramp device (1) generally comprises a holding block (2). the holding block (2) has a top surface (8), a bottom surface (9) and at least three side walls (10.1 to 10.4). A spring element (4) is formed on the top surface (8) of the holding block (2), and the spring element (4) can, at first, have a curved course above the top surface of the holding block, and then can arch down toward the bottom surface (9) of the holding block (2) after reaching a vertex point (13).

Abstract: A film transfer tool that can be restored to a normal use state easily even though a small degree of sticking takes place in a transfer tape includes a supply bobbin, a take-up bobbin, a supply-side rotational shaft that is fixed to the supply bobbin, a take-up side rotational shaft that is fixed to the take-up bobbin, a ratchet shaft that is connected rotationally to the supply-side rotational shaft, a first rotational connection mechanism that connects the supply-side rotational shaft and the take-up side rotational shaft together rotationally and which includes a first clutch and a second rotational connection mechanism that connects the ratchet shaft and the take-up side rotational shaft together rotationally via a locking claw that is a ratchet rotational member. A ratio of a rotation speed of the ratchet rotational member to a rotation speed of the ratchet shaft is set to be greater than one.

Abstract: A medium winding device for winding a continuous medium ejected from an image forming device includes a winding member that is rotatably arranged around which the medium is wound, an actuator that rotates the winding member to wind the medium on the winding member in a rolled state, a tension generation member that applies a tension to the medium being carried to the winding member, a roll diameter obtaining unit that obtains a roll diameter of the medium in the rolled state, wherein the roll diameter changes depending on an amount of the medium wound on the winding member, and a tension adjustment unit that adjusts the tension of the medium applied by the tension generation member depending on the roll diameter obtained by the roll diameter obtaining unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for picking a product, including: a control circuit; at least one vacuum cup arranged to adhere, with negative pressure and at a first location, at least one sheet of material to the at least one vacuum cup; and at least one sensor to monitor an area proximate the at least one vacuum cup and transmit at least one signal regarding a presence of at least one sheet of material in the area. The apparatus is arranged to displace to a second location. The control circuit is arranged to determine, responsive to the at least one signal, the at least one sheet of material is not present in the area and generate an error signal indicating that the at least one sheet of material is not present in the area.

Abstract: An improved manually operated taping device provides for control of the leading end or a tape being applied, which may be obtained by a brake action of adhesive grip or both and may also include controlled tape cutting action and a safety cutting knife retaining mechanism.

Abstract: A system for collating a plurality of media including a first bin, a second bin arranged adjacent to the first bin, a collated stack receiver arranged proximate the second bin opposite the first bin, first, second and third guides, a movable wall arranged generally perpendicular relative to the first, second and third guides, and a pusher. The first and second guides are positioned on opposing sides of the first bin, and the second and third guides are positioned on opposing sides of the second bin. The movable wall and the first, second and third guides form three sides of the first and second bins. The movable wall is translatable in a process direction.

Abstract: The yarn holder is useful for storably containing and using yarn including a flexible container (accordion-style walls for collapsibility) and a lid with an egress hole (yarn port) and at least one adjustable cord. The flexible container having accordion-style walls is able to be collapsed during non-use periods for convenient storage.

Abstract: A drum inter-storage of yarn for a textile machine and associated method of control includes a driven rotary drum with a compensatory rotary arm. The rotary drum is coupled with a first drive formed by an electric motor, and a compensatory rotary arm is coupled with a second drive formed by an electric motor, whereby both motors are connected to a control device. The invention also relates to a method of controlling the drum inter-storage of yarn at an operating unit of a textile machine.

Abstract: A headphone reel is disclosed comprising a base having a midpoint about an axis and opposed “L-shaped” flanges extending upwardly and then inwardly toward the midpoint. A spindle, is mounted about the axis between the base and the underside of the inwardly facing flanges. The spindle comprises a central disc segment having an outer circumference. A dial section extends from the top of the disc and has an upper section further extending between and above the flanges, the upper section having slots to receive a loop of the cable. A circumferential shoulder extends outwardly on the dial beneath the flanges. A hollow cylindrical ratchet gear is attached to the underside of the disc, with teeth on the outer surface and a spring catch on the inner surface. The ratchet rests within a semi-circular wall in the base disposed about the axis. A coilable spring connects between the base midpoint and the spring catch to provide rotational force to the spindle.

Abstract: The present invention a controllable hook assembly having a structurally connected main body portion between upper and lower assemblies. The main body encloses actuator that connects by a clutch to drive assembly disposed in the lower assembly whereby the clutch is configured to limit the connection to a predetermined linear force applied to the actuator. The drive assembly is configured to move a plurality of hook arms between an open and closed position and is adapted capturing a line attached to a load. A controller interacts with the actuator to energize a motor and gearbox to provide linear motion and drive an actuator output shaft against the drive assembly, whereby when the actuator is energized the linear motion of the actuator output shaft moves the hook arms between an open and a closed position.

Abstract: A method and a mechanism for releasing a hydraulically actuated elevator brake system wherein the brake release mechanism includes a rotary pump, a crank handle to manually turn the rotary pump, a fluid supply port, a fluid return port, an output port for connection to a cylinder of the brake system, a rapid exhaust valve having an inlet port connected via the rotary pump to the fluid supply port, a cylinder port selectively connectable to the output port, and an exhaust port connected to the fluid return port. By turning the rotary pump, for example with the crank handle, a continuous flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid is delivered through the rapid exhaust valve and onto the brake cylinder, thereby releasing the hydraulic brake system.

Abstract: A material transport and installation arrangement comprising a first working platform system in an elevator shaft for reaching a first installation height; and a first material hoisting system for moving elevator components vertically in the elevator shaft is disclosed. The arrangement is characterized in that it comprises a second working platform system in the elevator shaft for reaching a second installation height, the second working platform system comprising a second platform hoist, second platform roping and a vertically moveable second working platform, the second working platform being below the first working platform; and a second material hoisting system for moving elevator components vertically in the elevator shaft, the second material hoisting system comprising a second material hoist, second material roping and a second material holder. Further, a method for parallel transport and installation of elevator components is disclosed.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a supporting truck for a crane comprises a load bearing member and a frame rigidly coupled to the load bearing member. A plurality of substantially equally spaced and substantially equally sized wheels is rigidly journaled in the frame at substantially equal heights such that the wheels have a single degree of freedom comprising rotational movement with respect to the frame and the load bearing member. The load bearing member and the frame have a moment of inertia of at least a particular value to cause the wheels to experience substantially equal loading by forces applied to the load bearing member.

Abstract: A stacker crane for handling containers comprising at least one horizontal cross member which can be moved in a crane travel direction and on which a crane trolley can be moved along and transverse to the crane travel direction. The stacker crane additionally includes a load receiving means for a container suspended on the crane trolley and being liftable and lowerable. At least one intermediate storage area for at least one container is arranged on the stacker crane. The intermediate storage area can be reached by the load receiving means and can be moved together with the stacker crane in the crane travel direction. The intermediate storage area is designed so as to be movable between an active position in which a container can be received and a passive position in which no containers can be received.

Abstract: A gantry lifting device for transferring containers, in particular ISO containers, comprising a sensor assembly for navigating the gantry lifting device and comprising a space for a container transported by the gantry lifting device. The sensor assembly is arranged on the gantry lifting device under the space for the transported container in an operating position and can be moved from the operating position into an idle position, in which the sensor assembly allows the container to be transported to be picked up and/or set down.