Product orientor
US9221622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2811/0626
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of a product orientor include a turner conveyor that defines conveying plan and direction for a product received thereon and that has an initial orientation relative to the conveying direction. The initial orientation is determined by a vision system that is positioned upstream from the turner conveyor. The turner conveyor is rotatable about an axis that is perpendicular to the conveying plan between a conveying orientation, wherein the product is in the initial orientation, and a rectifying orientation, wherein the product is in a predetermined orientation relative to the conveying orientation. The product orientor further includes pressure plates that are movable between a retracted configuration and a holding configuration wherein the product is maintained in the predetermined orientation while the turner conveyor is moved from the rectifying orientation to the initial conveying orientation.
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