Referenced feeding of capsules
US10501268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67B3/062
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a device for feeding capsules, including a receiving tray for loose capsules, a raising belt provided with mountings, for circulating capsules upwards, during which the capsules that are incorrectly oriented are returned to the receiving tray, an outlet chute for guiding the capsules to the station being fed, as well as an ejection unit for guiding the capsules into the chute from one side of the raised belt. The chute includes an end portion wherein the capsules circulate under their own inertia and which has a guiding curve with nothing directly opposite, defining the path thereof. Also disclosed is a corresponding method.
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