Design Schematic
Vibratory Bowl VBF Controller Feeder (VBF)
Conveyor Belt System
Force Sensor System Vacuum Tip System
Custom machined Feeder Bowl
Vibration driver unit.
Variable voltage controller unit.
Track and Timing Belt
The full model of assembly of the conveyor system.
The first functional iteration of the conveyor belt.
Timing belt ensures the controlled movement of each pin from feeder bowl to inspection stations
Force Testing with Load Cell
Load cell performs the force testing for pins to make sure the spring is within specification
Visual Inspection
Stepper motor, vacuum and linear actuator are used to present the pin for visual inspection
Concave Mirror provides a 360 degree view
Project Performance
Individual subsystems performed well in testing.
Assembled system experienced alignment, synchronization, accuracy issues throughout subsystem connecting points.
5 out of 12 initial requirement satisfied.
Check Final Report for details.