Patent ID: 8228493
Filing Date: 2012-07-24
Classification: B65G,G01N

Abstract:
1. A test object carrying device for use in inspecting test object appearance, said device comprising: a forward conveying device configured to convey the test objects in a forward direction; and a returning device configured to convey the test objects in a direction opposite to the forward direction, the returning device being disposed in parallel to the forward conveying device on left and right sides thereof; a back/front reversal device configured to turn over front and back surfaces of the test objects being conveyed by the forward conveying device and to supply the test objects to the returning device; the back/front reversal device comprising a first drum configured to rotate and convey the test objects being conveyed by the forward conveying device while holding the test objects on a peripheral surface thereof; and a second drum configured to rotate and convey the test objects being conveyed by the first drum while holding the test objects on the peripheral surface thereof; at least one of the first drum and the second drum being configured so that the test objects are moved in a side-to-side direction while being rotated and conveyed, thereby enabling the second drum to transfer the test objects to the returning device.