Patents Examined by Paul A. Sabel
  • Patent number: 4440286
    Abstract: A device for orientating components each comprising an axially elongated body extendng unequal distances on opposite sides of a flange. Different components may have the center of gravity on different sides of the flange.The device comprises a slotted track along which components are fed by vibration, the slot being too narrow to pass the flange. A component is supported on the track by its flange about which it can pivot while on the first portion 28 of the track. A second portion 29 of the track can be entered only by a component orientated perpendicularly of the track with its longer part extending into the slot.The orientating device includes two air jets 38 and 39, one overlying each part of the track and spaced apart along the track by rather more than the length of one component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Assignee: Avdel Limited
    Inventor: John W. C. Saxon