System for palletizing screws and other headed elements
US6729111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B19/34
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine for palletizing elements having a head, a shank and a tip. An auger has a first portion having a variable pitch and a second portion having a constant pitch. A plurality of the elements are directed onto the auger and retained on the auger. A transfer arm moves the plurality of elements from the auger and introduces the plurality of elements to a tray having rows of holes therein. Several embodiments are disclosed.
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