Article dispensing – With orienting
Patent
1975-01-02
1977-03-29
Reeves, Robert B.
Article dispensing
With orienting
198396, 198400, 198455, B65G 4724
Patent
active
040144607
ABSTRACT:
In a spike orienting and positioning system, kegs of spikes are discharged onto a spike receiving surface. The spikes on the spike receiving surface are engaged by fingers which are first extended from and then retracted into a rotating drum whereby individual spikes are lifted from the spike receiving surface and then dropped. This causes the spikes to enter slots formed in the spike receiving surface in a shank down orientation. The spikes are normally prevented from passing through the slots by tires which engage the lowermost spikes in the slots and which are selectively rotated to discharge individual spikes. The discharged spikes are guided into helical funnels which function to rotate the spikes into predetermined orientations. The oriented spikes then enter chutes wherein they are temporarily retained by escapement mechanisms. Upon release by the escapement mechanisms, the spikes travel through the chutes into position for insertion.
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Reeves Robert B.
Rolla Joseph J.
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