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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2012
Keiji Tsuchimochi, Mie, JP;
Koichiro Goto, Mie, JP;
Junichi Shirakawa, Mie, JP;
SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., Mie, JP;
Abstract
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.