摘要 |
A system and method according to which ice is automatically disposed in respective bags and the bags of ice are distributed and stacked within a temperature-controlled storage unit, such as an ice merchandiser. The system including a temperature-controlled storage unit, the temperature-controlled storage unit defining a region in which a plurality of ice-filled bags are adapted to be stored; and a basket in which each of the ice-filled bags is adapted to be disposed before being stored in the region; wherein the basket is movably coupled to the storage unit so that at least a portion of the basket is permitted to move within the region. |