Two-way vibratory feeder
US6705459B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G27/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Complexity of construction of a vibratory feeder is minimized in an assembly including a base (10; 108, 114, 116, 118) and an elongated, generally horizontal feeder (14; 100) spaced from the base (10; 108, 114, 116, 118). A rotatably mounted eccentric (32; 126) is journaled on the feeder (14; 100) and is operable, when rotated, to impart vibration to the feeding surface (20; 104) of the feeder (14; 100). The feeder (14; 100) is interconnected to the base (10; 108, 114, 116, 118) by an interconnection that consists essentially of springs (60; 130) having first ends (62) connected to the feeder and opposite ends (64) connected to the base (10; 108, 114, 116, 118) while being located on a generally horizontal axis.
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