Dropper separating mechanism

摘要

In a dropper separating mechanism wherein a plurality of droppers are arranged in a row and a foremost dropper of the plurality of droppers is separated from the next dropper so that a predetermined dropper separation space is formed between the foremost dropper and the next dropper, said dropper separating mechanism comprising: first and second positioning members (41 and 42) movable toward and away from each other in a predetermined threading path; said first and second positioning members (41 and 42) having first and second guide portions (41a and 42a), respectively, which are inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to said threading path and engageable with said separated dropper (11f); and when said first and second positioning members (41 and 42) are moved toward each other, said separated dropper (11f) being rotated by said first and second guide portions (41a and 42a) and being positioned so that said threading path passes through a threading bore (11b) of said separated dropper (11f). <IMAGE> <IMAGE>