Feed System
AssemblySpreads incoming product into a single thin layer and accelerates it to a stable, repeatable trajectory so each piece passes the cameras separated and at a known speed. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Feed System
5 top-level lines as of r117433| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vibratory Feeder 3 parts | optical-sorting-machine-food-vibratory-feeder | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 2 | Accelerating Belt 4 parts | optical-sorting-machine-food-accelerating-belt | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 3 | Feed Hopper | optical-sorting-machine-food-feed-hopper | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Bed Depth Sensor | optical-sorting-machine-food-level-sensor | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Drive Belt | drive-belt | 2× | 2 | · | part |