ISSN:
0144-5154
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Outlines development work on the surfing hopper, a new parts feedingsystem where chain conveyors with free rollers are driven by avariable-speed motor and a flexible belt is pushed up partly by thefree rollers to generate a wave in the belt. Describes how the wave effectkeeps the stacked parts level and how experiments were carried out usingdifferent parts materials such as small water-filled bottles and nutsmade of steel. Looks at studies carried out on feeding correctly orientatedparts to the assembly station and experiments on surfing feeding system withregard to part separation on the belt. Concludes that the surfing hopper cansupply heavy parts intermittently at a rough definite supply ratio, withoutjamming and entangling the parts and without damage to the belt.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000004205
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