Feed wheel for a sorting apparatus

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1976-05-19

1977-08-16

Knowles, Allen N.

Classifying, separating, and assorting solids

Electrostatic

221277, B07C 5344

Patent

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040421147

ABSTRACT:
A feed wheel for use in sorting apparatus for feeding beans or other similar articles to be sorted in single file into a viewing head in which the objects are optically examined to detect those of undesirable quality or characteristics. This feed wheel is provided with two disc members that are supported in spaced relation by a hub that may be readily disassembled. Peripheral portions of the disc members are provided with inwardly projecting flanges for gripping and supporting a plurality of small scoops extending around the circumference of the disc members. A plurality of locking devices are provided to the disc members for holding the disc members clamped against the scoops so that said scoops can be removed and replaced only when the locking members are disengaged. Several of the feed wheels may be mounted on a rotatable shaft and rotated at a selected speed through a supply of beans or other articles to be sorted so that the scoops each pick up one of such articles which are then projected in single file through the sorting apparatus viewing head.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2111485 (1938-03-01), Boykin
patent: 2295380 (1942-09-01), Bland
patent: 3380586 (1968-04-01), Frobese et al.

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