Grading apparatus
US4021336A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 1976 |
| Grant date | May 3, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C5/32
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Grading apparatus is provided for use in associating one of a plurality of a grade with each of a plurality of articles travelling in succession along a feed path. The apparatus comprises a grading station of sufficient length to accommodate at least two articles at any one time, a control unit, and at least two means of feeding a grading signal to the control unit. Although the same amount of work is involved it is easier for an operator to grade say four articles at a time over a distance of say 2 feet, rather than to grade one article at a time over a distance of 6 inches.
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