Device and method for reliable delivery of compliant stopper elements
US10899559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/846
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Device for delivery of sorted elements for feeding a downstream work station that includes a downward drop that brings the elements, a one-at-a-time processor that receives the elements from the drop, an upward conveyor branch that extends from the processor and that receives the elements therefrom, and an ejector that is located in the area of the upward conveyor branch. The device includes at least one viewing unit that is positioned to monitor the elements in the area of the processor, such as a camera.
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