System and method of orienting a plurality of studs
US11325790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The invention relates to a system and a method configured to orient a plurality of studs into one and the same curvature based orientation. The system comprises a conveyor (108; 105) having a feeding direction and being arranged to receive a stud (200A, 200B) being oriented with its longitudinal extension in a direction transverse to the feeding direction. The system further comprises a sensor arrangement (160) configured to measure the curvature of the stud (200A, 200B) as seen along its longitudinal extension and as seen in a major plane of the conveyor (108; 105). Additionally, the system comprises a turning arrangement (170) configured to turn the stud (200A, 200B) 180 degrees around its longitudinal extension.
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