AN IMPROVED SYSTEM FOR ORIENTATION AND FEEDING ARTICLES FOR SEALING AND/OR PHARMACEUTICAL MACHINERIES

摘要

The present invention provides a drum assembly and a system for achieving orientation and delivery of articles such as capsules and the like in a single step. The drum assembly for delivering articles to blister band comprising a drum having slots for receiving articles to be oriented and delivered, an inner guide member having a tapering groove and being placed within the drum for moving said articles in one direction and an outer guide member for holding the articles in horizontal position, and being placed outside said drum. The tapering groove on the inner guide member and the slanting portion on the outer guide member orients and delivers the received article on a horizontal position by rotating the drum.