Apparatus for dispensing sandwich panel inserts

Details Apparatus for dispensing sandwich panel inserts Apparatus for dispensing sandwich panel inserts

1999-02-12

2000-12-19

Foster, Jim

Special receptacle or package

Nesting or vertical stacking within container or within...

206817, 221279, B65D 8304

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061616974

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for dispensing thermoplastic inserts, or other identical pieces, in a manner in which orientation of the individual inserts is properly maintained. The apparatus includes a hollow tube having an internal cavity for housing and guiding a plurality of the inserts aligned one after another therein. The hollow tube has a central axis. A receiving assembly is positioned at an inlet end of the hollow tube and has at least one pivotable blocking member for selectively blocking the inlet end of the hollow tube. A weight assembly is positioned within the hollow tube. The weight assembly has a lower contact surface spanning substantially the entire width of the cavity and abutting against the one of the inserts nearest the inlet end. The weight assembly is configured to maintain a consistent orientation while sliding along the hollow tube such that the lower contact surface remains perpendicular to the central axis, thereby maintaining proper orientation of the plurality of inserts within the hollow tube. A dispensing assembly is provided at an outlet end of the hollow tube.

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