Storage apparatus

摘要

Storage apparatus (1) for storing a plurality of empty lightweight plastics containers (6) includes a storage bin (2) and a loading/unloading station (3). Containers (6) can be stored in layers in the storage bin (2). The loading/unloading station (3) is used for loading containers (6) into the storage bin (2) and receiving containers (6) unloaded from the storage bin (2). The storage bin (2) includes a movable support (16) which is movable with a leading row of containers (6) moved into the storage bin (2) by the loading/unloading station (3) to support said leading row of containers (6) as containers (6) are loaded into the storage bin (2).