Pneumatic automatic screwfeeder
US4101054A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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