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O-ring stacking device and method

US4201504A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 1978
Grant dateMay 6, 1980
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Expiry dateApr 14, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S209/906
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for collecting and stacking a plurality of torroidal-shaped articles by which the articles are introduced and entrained in a substantially laminar flow gas stream in which at least one collector member is removably disposed in intercepting relationship for collecting and stacking articles intercepted thereon in response to the movement of the articles past the collector member. The articles which are not intercepted are re-entrained in the gas stream and recirculated.

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