Parts orientor and method

Details Parts orientor and method Parts orientor and method

1996-07-19

1998-06-02

Terrell, William E.

Article dispensing

With discharge assistant

Plural or combined with manipulating means

221233, 221298, 221264, 221225, 221173, 221167, 221 13, 1984597, 1984636, B65H 520

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057587981

ABSTRACT:
An improved machine and method for properly orienting two or more sets of parts having different lengths. An escapement mechanism and a length adjusting rod are employed in conjunction with a reciprocating shuttle block. The shuttle block houses a single orientor shaft and parts receiving nest. A sensing mechanism, preferably employing photoelectric fibre optic sensors, is used to control the flow of parts into and away from the orientor.

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Quick Sort End to End Orienting Device, Online Inc. Orientor 2000, Automation Works, Inc.

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