Magnetodynamic apparatus and method for separating non-ferrous conductive blanks
US9926146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/173
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magnetodynamic apparatus for separating conductive non-ferrous blanks includes at least one magnet positioned adjacent to a stack of the blanks and configured to generate a magnetic field in a first direction with respect to a major surface of an uppermost blank within the stack. The apparatus includes an actuator device for positioning the magnet with respect to the stack during production of an electric current in a second direction along the major surface. The second direction is normal to the first direction such that a magnetic separation force is generated in a third direction normal to the first and second directions. The separation force is sufficient for magnetically separating the uppermost blank from remaining blanks in the stack. The magnets may be rotated on a rotor or held stationary. The electric current may be induced or directly injected into the uppermost blank.
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