Device for collecting items e.g. cans, disposable cups, bottles etc. into stack

摘要

The device comprises a vertical shaft (21) which is open to one or more sides and typically of U-section in plan view. The shaft can be slightly inclined to the vertical, and its supporting surface (27) can be to one side, extending only over part of its width. In front of the open side, there can be a locking component (31) movable clear of it. A feed chute (25) is located below the shaft and extends to one side.