Abstract: A handling system for multiple workpieces is provided for repeatedly lifting rows of multiple workpieces on a lift assembly from a collection of workpieces in a hopper and selectively delivering one or more rows of orientated workpieces to an exit conveyor. Any disoriented workpieces on the exit conveyor can be discarded from the exit conveyor and returned to the collection of workpieces in the hopper.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 14, 2011
Date of Patent:
October 2, 2012
Assignee:
Alpha 1 Induction Service Center, Inc.
Inventors:
Frank C. Veno, Visvaldas Joseph Grabauskas
Abstract: A handling system for multiple workpieces is provided for repeatedly lifting rows of multiple workpieces on a lift assembly from a collection of workpieces in a hopper and selectively delivering one or more rows of orientated workpieces to an exit conveyor. Any disoriented workpieces on the exit conveyor can be discarded from the exit conveyor and returned to the collection of workpieces in the hopper.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 19, 2008
Date of Patent:
March 15, 2011
Assignee:
Alpha 1 Induction Service Center, Inc.
Inventors:
Frank C. Veno, Visvaldas Joseph Grabauskas