Rotating ring orienting feeder
US4828100A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 1986 |
| Grant date | May 9, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/1428
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotating ring orienting feeder including a hopper for containing a supply of articles. A ring is positioned above the hopper. A support member is provided for retaining the ring in a substantially horizontal position. The supports also provide rotation for the ring. A conveyor is provided within the hopper for supplying articles to the ring. A drive mechanism is provided for imparting rotation to the ring and to the conveyor. A plurality of articles are supplied to the ring by the conveyor and are qualified on either side of the ring. Articles not being disposed in a predetermined orientation are returned to the hopper for resupply. In another embodiment, the articles positioned on the ring may also turn from one position into another position in order to qualify the articles directly on the ring.
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