Patent ID: 6405448
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
A verification tool for testing the orientation of one or more products retained on a transport carrier, the carrier provided with at least one generally exposed structural member, and the products having preestablished asymmetrical outer dimensions, said verification tool comprising:a tool body with at least one edge, an inner surface and an outer surface, an engagement section formed along the tool body edge and at least one set of orientation surfaces extending from the tool body inner surface; the tool body engagement section shaped to overlap the exposed structural member of the carrier and form a pivoting connection between the carrier and the tool body, the tool body rotatable from a first position to a second, engaged position along the pivoting connection; each set of orientation surfaces formed of at least two, spaced, opposing rows of stationary pins, the pins disposed to generally correspond to the outer dimensions of the product and to correspond to a predetermined orientation pattern; the orientation surfaces of the opposing rows of pins spaced apart a distance sufficient to accommodate the product therebetween when the product is disposed on the carrier in an orientation corresponding to the predetermined orientation pattern and the tool is moved from its first position to its second, engaged position; and the pins positioned to contact the product when it is improperly oriented relative to the predetermined orientative pattern,on the carrier relative to the preventing the tool from moving from its first position to its second engaged position.