Patent ID: 8251204
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A vibratory parts feeding system comprising: a vibratory feeder component; a vibratory base drive unit including a vibration generating motor; and an electromagnetic securement system for selectively attaching said vibratory feeder component to said vibratory base drive unit, said electromagnetic securement system including: an mounting plate and a mounting portion having confronting surfaces, said mounting plate receiving said vibratory feeder component onto its upper surface and said mounting portion being configured on its lower surface to mount to said base drive; wherein said mounting plate is at least partially formed from a metallic material and said mounting portion includes a selectively energizeable electromagnet; whereby said vibratory feeder component is coupled to said base drive unit and the vibrations of said base drive generated by said motor are transmitted to said vibratory feeder component.