US3704504A
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Apparatus for inserting small articles in a matrix plate
Assignee: Telent Technologies Services Ltd
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Filing: 1971-08-06
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Granted: 1972-12-05
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Expires: 1991-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A matrix plate, formed with a plurality of apertures for receiving elongated articles therein, is mounted on a vibration machine. A honeycomb assembly having a plurality of cells is mounted on the matrix plate. Each cell has a preferred dimensional configuration to enhance the tumbling action of the elongated articles as they are walked from one cell to the next adjacent cell as well as to orient the articles in an erect position for insertion into the apertures of the matrix plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Ansel A Koegler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:15
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/02; H05K13/028; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S29/00; Y10S29/044; Y10S29/046; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53191; Y10T29/53196; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53248; Y10T29/53435; Y10T29/53535
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
Apparatus for assembling articles in a matrix plate having a plurality of apertures formed therein comprising: a base; means coupled to said base for imparting a generally vertical reciprocating motion to said base; a matrix plate formed with a plurality of apertures therein disposed on said base, and a honeycomb assembly having a plurality of cells disposed on said matrix plate whereby an end of each of said plurality of cells of said assembly is disposed about at least one of said plurality of apertures of said matrix plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
Apparatus for assembling articles in a matrix plate having a plurality of apertures formed therein comprising: a base; means coupled to said base for imparting a generally vertical reciprocating motion to said base; a matrix plate formed with a plurality of apertures therein disposed on said base, and a honeycomb assembly having a plurality of cells disposed on said matrix plate whereby an end of each of said plurality of cells of said assembly is disposed about at least one of said plurality of apertures of said matrix plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein: said honeycomb assembly comprises side and end members defining an enclosed perimeter, and walls defining said plurality of cells within said enclosed perimeter wherein each wall of said plurality of cells has a height equal to from 51 percent to 61 percent of the length of an article to be assembled by said apparatus and each cell has a geometrical configuration which can be inscribed within a square having side dimensions of from approximately 37 percent to 47 percent of the length of the articles to be assembled by the apparatus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as defined in claiM 1 wherein: said reciprocating motion imparted to said base can be varied.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein: said honeycomb assembly comprises each of a plurality of cells immediately adjacent to at least one of said side and end members having that end immediately adjacent said matrix plate closed off to block passage of articles therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 including: means coupled to said base for imparting an oscillatory motion in a generally vertical direction thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 including: means coupled to said base for imparting an oscillatory motion in a generally vertical direction thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein: said geometrical configuration is a square.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein: said geometrical configuration is a square.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 including: vacuum means associated with said matrix plate for aiding in the retention of articles inserted within the plurality of apertures of said plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 including: magnetic means associated with said matrix plate for aiding in the retention of articles inserted within the plurality of apertures of said plate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3241222A
Cited
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-05 | 1976-06-05 | 1976-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-05 | 1980-06-05 | 1980-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-05 | 1984-06-05 | 1984-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |