System and method for electromagnetic retention of vibratory feeder components
US8251204B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G27/24
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a vibratory parts feeding system having an electromagnetic securement system for operatively coupling a feeder bowl, inline feeder, and/or hopper bin to their respective base drive units. The securement system includes a metallic plate and a mounting portion, wherein the metallic plate is affixed to or integrated into the feeder bowl, inline feeder, or hopper bin and the mounting portion, which includes an electromagnet, is affixed to or integrated into the base drive unit. The metallic plate and mounting portion are designed to interface with one another, and when the electromagnet is energized, the metallic plate is secured to the base drive unit by the mounting portion.
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