Patent ID: 6039209
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An ampule feeder comprising:an ampule container having a bottom plate that is inclinable in one direction about an axis extending along one edge of said bottom plate, said container being capable of randomly accommodating a plurality of ampules;an ampule receiver vertically movable along a side wall of said ampule container, said ampule receiver being provided adjacent said one edge of said bottom plate and having a top surface substantially as wide as an ampule diameter for receiving ampules and arranging them in order;a dispenser for discharging ampules on said top surface of said ampule receiver in a direction in which ampules on said top surface are arranged; anda controller for detecting ampules discharged by said dispenser and increasing an inclination angle of said bottom plate if no ampules are discharged for a predetermined time period.