Systems for feeding, counting and dispensing discrete objects
US6497339B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B57/20
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A discrete object counting and dispensing system includes an object counter, a funnel couplable relative to the object counting system such that when discrete objects are provided in the funnel, the discrete objects are counted by the object counting system. The system also includes a vibration system which vibrates in a substantially horizontally circular plane in a rotational direction, a mounting assembly rigidly coupled to the vibration system, and a discrete object container couplable to the mounting assembly. The container has a reservoir and an exit, and is adapted to feed discrete objects from the reservoir to the exit when the container is vibrated by the vibration system. When the discrete objects are exited from the exit, the discrete objects are counted by the object counting system and then dispensed.
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