Patent ID: 9329015
Filing Date: 2016-05-03
CPC Classification: B65G,G01B

Claim Text:
1. An object feeder system configured for arrangement in a three dimensional scanner, the system comprising: an object feeder scanning plate assembly comprising a number of tracks, wherein each track is adapted to hold at least one object holder, wherein said tracks are configured to extend within the plate assembly from a parking area towards a scanning area, and where each of the at least one object holder is configured for retaining an object to be scanned in the scanner for obtaining a three dimensional representation of the object; and means for moving the at least one object holder in its track; wherein the plate assembly comprises a fixture plate and a core plate arranged substantially coaxially relative to each other, where the fixture plate has an opening in its center in which the core plate is arranged; and wherein the fixture plate comprises an outer track portion of each of the tracks, and where the core plate comprises one inner track portion, which is configured to align with each of the outer track portions in turn, such that one complete track from the outer edge of the plate assembly to the centre of the plate assembly can be arranged at a time.