摘要 |
The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for handling returnable bottles. The apparatus (10) comprises a dropping pipe (13a1, 13a2) for a returnable bottle, said dropping pipe comprising an inner retarding mechanism (15) for retarding or stopping the dropping movement of returnable bottles. At the lower end, the dropping pipe (13a1, 13a2) is placed in connection with a turning unit (20) receiving the bottle, said unit being turnable into vertical position with an actuator (23). |