Feed tray for singularizing objects
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1. A feed tray defining an axis extending between an inlet portion and a discharge portion of the tray, the tray sloping downwardly from said inlet portion to said discharge portion, the tray comprising:
- vibration means for vibrating the tray;
at least one guide path extending along the axis for the passage and singularization of articles; and
said at least one guide path including a plurality of segments, each said segment defining a direction of movement along the axis, wherein said direction defined by more than one of said segments is oriented at an angle with respect to the axis, said angle becoming less oblique toward said discharge portion of the tray.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a feed tray for singularizing objects. The tray includes at least one guide path extending the length of the tray for transporting and singularizing objects. The path comprises a number of segments, at least some of which define a direction of movement oriented at an angle with respect to the drive axis of the tray.
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1. A feed tray defining an axis extending between an inlet portion and a discharge portion of the tray, the tray sloping downwardly from said inlet portion to said discharge portion, the tray comprising:
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vibration means for vibrating the tray; at least one guide path extending along the axis for the passage and singularization of articles; and said at least one guide path including a plurality of segments, each said segment defining a direction of movement along the axis, wherein said direction defined by more than one of said segments is oriented at an angle with respect to the axis, said angle becoming less oblique toward said discharge portion of the tray. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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