| 摘要 |
A silverware sorting means for separating knives, forks and spoons which are delivered in random fashion to the sorting means. A sorting bed is provided with vibrating means for moving silverware toward various discharge openings in the bed. Knives are passed through first openings at the leading end of the bed and then into collecting means located beneath the bed. Discharge openings at an intermediate location provide for the passage of spoons through the bed and into additional collecting means. These discharge openings comprise slots dimensioned so that spoons of one size will pass through first into separate collecting means and larger spoons at a later time for discharge into further collecting means. The spoons are held suspended by their bowls and the attitude of the spoons is controlled to determine the discharge point. Separate discharge openings are then provided for the forks, the prior openings being designed so that the forks will ride over these openings.
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