Feeder system for feeding items
US10380825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/145
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feeder system for item feeding is presented. The feeder system may include a container having a plurality of walls, an actuator, a selector, and a chute. The container receives a plurality of items. An opening is formed in the container. The items flow through the opening towards the selector by a gravitational force. The selector singulates the plurality of items into one item. The chute receives the singulated item one at a time from the selector. The actuator is attached to the container and agitates the container to maintain a flow of the plurality of items passing through the opening.
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