Vibratory movement and manipulation apparatus and method
US5205395A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G27/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for vibration-generated movement and manipulation, such as transportation, orientation, loading or sorting of materials are provided. At least one electromagnetic coil is disposed to act in a horizontal plane, and another electromagnetic coil may be disposed to act in a vertical plane, imparting two-dimensional vibration to a generally horizontal vibratory surface. Apparatus vibrationally transports parts across a surface while concurrently orienting and sorting them. Reversibility of transport direction is also provided.
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