Cylinder singulator apparatus and system
US10472183B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0211
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A singulator apparatus and system for use with a product conveying and/or sorting system to place products in a single layer line of such products that are also separated from each other so the products may be more effectively and efficiently sized, inspected, sorted or otherwise processed in the processing area of the conveying and/or sorting system. The singulator apparatus has at least one pair, preferably a plurality, of adjacent cylindrical assemblies that are linearly aligned to be parallel with each other and define a valley between the adjacent cylindrical assemblies. Jumbled products are directed to the valleys from a product transfer area that receives the products. The cylindrical assemblies each have a cylindrical member and a shaft, with the shaft connected to a rotating mechanism that rotates the cylindrical assemblies to singulate and separate the products as they move along the valley between cylindrical assemblies.
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