VACUUM WAND ASSEMBLY FOR EXTRACTING A PRODUCT FROM A CONTAINER

摘要

The subject invention relates to a vacuum wand assembly (10) for extracting a product (12) from a container (14), especially a non-self supporting container that collapses as the product is extracted. The assembly (10) includes a wand for extending into the container (14) and for withdrawing the product (12) therefrom. A vacuum source (18) is connected to the wand (16) for applying a vacuum to extract the product through the wand (16). A supporting structure (24) supports the wand (16) and is moveable relative to the container (14) for carrying the wand (16) as the product (12) is extracted from the container (14). The wand (16) is limited in a vertical direction by the supporting structure (24). This keeps the wand (16) at the pre-determined level relative to the product within the container (14).