Part feeder and part supply method

摘要

The present invention relates to a part feeder supplying a plurality of parts, the part feeder including part supply members having a part loading path enabling the plurality of parts to be loaded in a state where postures of the plurality of parts are lined up. A part passage is provided to a first end of the part loading path, the part passage enabling the plurality of parts to pass while maintaining a fixed posture for each, and in which a gas passage is provided to a second end of the part loading path, the gas passage not enabling the plurality of parts to pass and enabling in- and outflow of a gas. The present invention, accordingly, enables reduction of equipment costs of a part feeder. The present invention is particularly advantageous for a device supplying rubber stoppers.

主权项

1. A part feeder supplying a plurality of parts, the part feeder comprising:
a part supply member having:
a continuous tube member enabling the plurality of parts to be loaded inside the tube member in a condition in which postures of the plurality of parts are lined up, the continuous tube member having a first opening at a first end of the tube member configured to enable the plurality of parts to pass while maintaining a fixed posture for each and a second opening at a second end of the tube member;a part passage defined by a male coupler provided at the first opening of the tube member, the part passage enabling the plurality of parts to pass while maintaining a fixed posture for each, the male coupler being selectively connectable to:
a dispensing device individually separating the plurality of parts supplied by the part supply member; anda different part feeder supplying the plurality of parts with the postures thereof lined up; anda gas in- and outflow portion defined by a second male coupler and configured for connection to the second opening of the tube member, wherein when the second opening of the tube member is connected to the gas in- and outflow portion, the plurality of parts are prevented from passing out of the second opening of the tube member and the in- and outflow of a gas is enabled.