Roller sorter system
US8622196B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/027
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This device feeds and sorts tablets or small parts from a common hopper to a product count sensor head. Two parallel feed rolls and two transport rollers rotate together on an adjustable incline. The feed rolls are positioned above the transport rolls. The rotation direction of each feed and transport roller can vary along with its speed. As the feed rollers rotate the feeding threads will push out the product from the hopper and drop the product onto the transport rollers which will sort them along the length of the transport rollers. As the roller angle increases so does the product feed rate.
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