Picking apparatus

Details Picking apparatus Picking apparatus

1996-08-15

1998-12-15

Noland, Kenneth

Article dispensing

Plural sources, stacks or compartments

With discharge means for each source

221266, B65G 5900

Patent

active

058487255

ABSTRACT:
A picking apparatus which is capable of automatic retrieval of a selected number and kinds of cylindrical objects from stocks of such objects includes a plurality of storage sections arranged side-by-side, each storage section containing a different kind or type of cylindrical object. A discharge means is provided at a lower part of each storage section in order to discharge cylindrical objects one at a time from the storage section. A conveyor extends along the course of the storage sections and conveys discharged objects to a single location. A control unit is provided to control the discharge means of the respective storage sections so that the necessary number and kinds of cylindrical objects are retrieved therefrom.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4013192 (1977-03-01), Pillon
patent: 5097982 (1992-03-01), Kedem et al.
patent: 5176288 (1993-01-01), Craven
patent: 5651476 (1997-07-01), Percy et al.

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