Holding device for the retention of can bodies or cans which have one open end during transport of conveyers

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A holding device for gripping and retaining containers, including can bodies or cans which have one open end, during transport on conveyers includes a planar, carrier which can be connected at the conveyer chain or forms part thereof. A plurality of clamp elements is secured at the carrier. The clamp elements are made of resilient material, and they are fastened for clamping or snap-like retention of the container bodies at diametrically opposite locations respectively in pairs at the carrier. The clamp elements of each pair have respectively crossing adjacent sections and the inner, clamp is adapted to operatively contact the peripheral edge of the respective retainer container. The outer …