Material or article handling – Apparatus for moving intersupporting articles into – within,... – Unstacking apparatus
Patent
1997-10-31
2000-08-22
Hess, Douglas
Material or article handling
Apparatus for moving intersupporting articles into, within,...
Unstacking apparatus
4147981, 221266, 221263, 221270, 221124, B65G 5906
Patent
active
061062219
ABSTRACT:
A dispensing apparatus is disclosed which includes a support assembly for defining at least one dispensing location. A storage container is secured to the support assembly for holding a plurality of stackable objects. These stackable objects may include shims, washers, gaskets and seals. An escapement is operably associated with the support assembly. The escapement is operable for moving between a first position and a second position for transporting at least one of the stackable objects from the storage container to an external access location. The escapement may also be designed to be easily operated by a robot or robot actuated apparatus.
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Burgess, heiress by Angela D.
Deir Peter J.
Manuszak Michael M.
Potts, legal representative by Cris C.
Springborn, deceased James B.
ABB Flexible Automation Inc.
Hess Douglas
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