Apparatus for inverting articles and method for using same

Details Apparatus for inverting articles and method for using same Apparatus for inverting articles and method for using same

1986-04-25

1988-02-02

Tudor, Harold J.

Material or article handling

Article reorienting device

Article inverting means

198403, 198409, 414737, 269 21, B25J 1506

Patent

active

H00004227

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for inverting articles utilizing a fixture which comprises a pair of hinged plates each containing a plurality of holes. The holes in opposite sides are in alignment with one another and are connected to two vacuum switches so that vacuum to each plate can be independently controlled. Articles recognized as being upside down are placed over the holes in a first plate with the vacuum activated on that side to secure the articles to the plate. The plates are then rotated together about the hinge. The vacuum on the first plate is released, and the vacuum on the second plate is activated. As a consequence, the articles are transferred right side up to the second plate.

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