Abstract: Device for the storage and feed of small parts including a storage container (10, 10a), an ascending conveying track (38) and an oscillating drive (14) for the storage container (10, 10a). The base (24, 24a) of the storage container (10, 10a) is inclined in the oscillating direction and the conveying track (38) extends parallel to the base (24, 24a) and ascends in the oscillating direction in the same direction as the latter. The base (24, 24a) is provided with shoulders (34, 34a) arranged transversely relative to the oscillating direction, which shoulders (34, 34a) ensure that the stored small parts arrive in the input area (32) of the ascending conveying track (38) in an orderly manner.

Abstract: Device for storing small articles and conveying them in an orientated manner, includes a storage container (10), a slope conveyor (12), and an orientation conveyor (20) which is arranged parallel to the slope conveyor and is provided with a defined segment (68) for returning excessive small articles or those which are not orientated to the feed area (32) of the slope conveyor (12). The slope conveyor is provided with the actual conveying segment (50), a deflecting segment (52) for receiving small articles which are forced out of the conveying segment (50) laterally, the small articles arriving back in the feed area (32) of the slope conveyor (12) on the deflecting segment (52). A pile-up of small articles arrives in the output area (40) of the slope conveyor (12) and a localized circulation is formed in this location which prevents the small articles from entering the orientation segment (64).