Linear feeder for varying size articles
US5333716A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/684
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method is provided for producing an oriented single file of articles comprising a conveyor having pockets for receiving articles, a lateral support surface forming a drop zone between it and an edge of the conveyor, a device for determining the direction in which articles are lying within the pockets, and a device for moving articles lying in one direction out of the pocket and onto the support surface. The pockets may be relatively quickly and easily changed to accommodate articles having different widths.
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