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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 1999
Filed:
Nov. 26, 1997
Takao Emoto, Yokosuka, JP;
Hisayoshi Kunii, Sagamihara, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A tray (1) has an upper surface (3) an upper surface provided with a plurality or pockets (10) for containing parts (50) in a regular, longitudinal arrangement at a predetermined pitch in a single row. The tray (1) has a pair of longitudinal first side surfaces (6A, 6B), and teeth (30) are arranged at equal intervals on the first side surfaces (6A, 6B). Pins (35) driven by a linear driving mechanism are fitted in grooves (38) between the adjacent teeth (30) to feed the tray (1) accurately in the longitudinal direction. A tray assembly of a desired capacity can be formed by combining a necessary number of the trays (1) in a transverse arrangement by engaging the teeth (30) of the tray (1) with the grooves (38) of the adjacent tray (1).