Patent ID: 8631923
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: B07C,H01L

Abstract:
1. A device sorting apparatus, comprising a plurality of bin connectors for coupling to respective bins for storing sorted devices; a rotary distribution module for receiving devices to be sorted and for discharging the devices selectively into corresponding bin connectors to enable the devices to be unloaded to the respective bins; a sensor coupled to the rotary distribution module for detecting the discharge of each device, and which is rotatable together with the rotary distribution module; a rotary transformer having a primary transformer portion including a primary winding and a secondary transformer portion including a secondary winding, the secondary transformer portion and the primary transformer portion being separated by a gap and are rotatable relative to each other; the primary and secondary windings being configured to transfer power wirelessly from the primary transformer portion to the secondary transformer portion for powering the sensor.