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Pneumatic automatic screwfeeder

US4101054A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1976
Grant dateJul 18, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 30, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B23/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automatic fastener feeder having fastener supply means to a carrying means and means to move the fasteners in the carrying means to a discharge end, first fastener metering means adapted to withhold and alternatively discharge single fasteners from the discharge end of the carrying means, a second fastener metering means adjacent the first metering means adapted to receive a single discharged fastener from the first metering means, and a feed tube connected at one end of the second metering means and connected at its other end to a fastener tool to supply fasteners thereto, the second metering means being adapted to release a single fastener to the feed tube when the first metering means is withholding a single fastener. The second metering means is provided with a hand openable latch plate so that it may easily be cleared of any jamming caused by deformed fasteners or parts thereof.

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