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Feeding and orienting device

US4282965A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 16, 1979
Grant dateAug 11, 1981
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Expiry dateNov 16, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G47/1492
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for feeding and orienting parts having at least one terminal depending from each body. The parts are fed with at least one terminal in sliding engagement along a guide rail. Misoriented parts are blown out of engagement with the guide rail by a fluid ejection means and recirculated for refeeding and orienting.

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