Rail for use in a grading apparatus or inspection, classification and inspection apparatus, and methods of classifying and inspect a particulate product

摘要

Rail for use in a grading apparatus or inspection, classification and inspection apparatus, and methods of classifying and inspect a particulate product is disclosed for apparatus for inspection and classification. It comprises two sections: the first section above. (6) and a lower section, grooved (2).The first section has a smooth surface, normally polished which allows parts of the product move it laterally and downward. In the lower section (2) parts of the product are restricted in their movement by lateral grooves (12) and moves into alignment with the grooves before being discharged in the inspection zone (22) of the apparatus.If the device is only for inspection, then the parts of the product continue to a collection receptacle. If the device is for classification, then it is included an ejector (26) to act in response to signals from the inspection station to eject selected parts of the chain of the product.These are diverted to a reject receptacle (28) while the remainder continues for the collection receptacle (24).