Metering system for vial delivery system
US9969563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C3/24
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated method and system for transitioning a bottle from a horizontal belt conveyor to the entrance of an air conveyor, and vice versa, from an air conveyor to a horizontal belt conveyor. An indexer in a circular arrangement moves around 180 degrees clockwise until the bottle drops into the air conveyor (e.g., pneumatic tube). This motion controls the bottle's movement; otherwise, the bottle would free-fall off the conveyor. The indexer rotary device provides control of the vial transition, keeping it vertical so it goes into the tube in a controlled manner.
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