Rivet orientation device and method

Details Rivet orientation device and method Rivet orientation device and method

1989-07-19

1990-10-02

Spar, Robert J.

Material or article handling

Article reorienting device

Article reoriented by contact with fluid means

198380, 414786, B65G 4724

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049603604

ABSTRACT:
A rivet orientation device includes a horizontally extending track into which fed rivets drop. If the rivet is properly oriented, it will seat properly within the track and be pushed, by a plunger, to a robotic member pick-up point. However, if the rivet has been incorrectly oriented within the track, it will be subjected to compressed air thereby causing tumbling of the rivet and encouraging its proper orientation within the track. Once re-oriented a plunger guides the correctly seated rivet along the track to the pick-up point.

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