In-line sorter for fasteners
US7416086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S209/929
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An in-line sorter for fasteners which includes a track for receiving the head of a fastener. Fasteners move along the track, past one or more stations which reject those fasteners which do not meet certain specifications. Specifically, four stations may be provided—a first station for rejecting fasteners which have bolt portions which are too short; a second station for rejecting fasteners which have too long a head or too long a shaft portion extending above the head; a third station for rejecting fasteners which have bolt portions which are too long; and a fourth station for rejecting fasteners which have too large a head or washer portions which are either too small or too large. More or less than four stations may be provided. Also, the stations may be provided in a different sequence. Still further, in some cases, stations may be combined.
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