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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2022
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2017
Ykk Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Hiroaki Kanazawa, Toyama, JP;
Ryusaku Watanabe, Toyama, JP;
YKK Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A button fastener transfer device can detect a fastener with one or more legs are bent radially outward. The button fastener transfer device includes a transfer path for passing the fastener with the base down; a movable member movable in the transfer path for moving the fastener downstream in the transfer path; a rotation applying part capable of contacting the fastener moving in the transfer path and configured to rotate the fastener in the circumferential direction of the base; at least one first conductive member and at least one second conductive member, which are normally electrically isolated from each other; a detection part configured to detect a non-normal fastener having at least one non-normal leg bent radially outward; and an energization mechanism configured to cause an electric current to flow between the first conductive member and the second conductive member if the detection part detects the non-normal fastener.