Method and apparatus for sorting particles with a moving catcher

Details Method and apparatus for sorting particles with a moving catcher Method and apparatus for sorting particles with a moving catcher

1989-08-11

1991-07-09

McGraw, Vincent P.

Optics: measuring and testing

For optical fiber or waveguide inspection

356336, 356337, 209 31, G01N 2105, G01N 1502, B07C 502

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050300024

ABSTRACT:
A sorter with a body member passageway has analysis, pre-analysis and post analysis portions for particles. An elongate catcher tube carried on the body member, and mounted with its axis to be selectively aligned with the analysis portion for intermittently receiving analyzed particles. An operator receives a signal from the analysis portion relative to one or more particle characteristics and selectively aligns the catcher tube in fluid communication with the analysis portion. The signal is an electrical pulse of strength and timing sufficient to cause a driver mounted to the body member and associated with the catcher tube to align the catcher for sorting particles. A resilient support attaches the catcher tube to the body member and provides a pivot for the catcher tube. A method for sorting includes generating a signal representative of one or more characteristics of the particles and applying the signal to a driver to change the position of the catcher tube.

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