High speed counter
US9598191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H20/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for counting a plurality of objects and parsing the objects into groups of varying quantities. In various embodiments, the system includes a singulating and counting module operable to singulate and count a plurality of objects from a large volume of the objects. Additionally, the system includes a diverter and accumulator module operable to receive the singulated objects, parse the objects into groups of varying quantities, and direct each group into a selected one of a plurality of discharge funnels. Furthermore, the system includes an object collection module operable to sequentially position each one of a plurality of object collection receptacles adjacent the discharge funnels such that each group of objects is deposited into a respective corresponding one of the object collection receptacles.
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