Apparatus and method for inspecting and sorting piece parts

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9114434
APP PUB NO 20150196935A1
SERIAL NO

14154896

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An apparatus and method according to which a piece part is inspected and sorted. In several exemplary embodiments, the piece part is a post-tension concrete anchor. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a reference component configured to engage the piece part by extending within an opening defined the piece part. The reference component extends within the opening by a first distance, the first distance being based on at least one dimension defined by the opening. A depth measurement device is configured to measure a second distance, which is a function of the first distance. A controller is configured to determine whether the second distance is within a predetermined range. If not, a bracket disengages the piece part from the reference component at a first location. If the second distance is within the predetermined range, the bracket disengages the piece part from the reference component at a second location.

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EBAA IRON INC702-30 COUNTY ROAD 442 EASTLAND TX 76448

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bradley, Earl Terence Eastland, US 7 64

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