Device for distributing clip-type components

A device for dispensing clip-type components intended in particular for part assembly, the device comprising:

• a main store for bulk storage of said components;
• a tray for temporary storage of components extracted from the main store configured to temporarily store the components waiting to be transferred out of the device, said tray being mounted in reciprocating translation according to at least one longitudinal direction so as to be able to agitate said temporarily stored components and promote positioning thereof inside said tray according to at least one predetermined stable position related to shape;
• an optical detection system configured to detect, among the components temporarily stored inside the temporary storage tray, the components having said predetermined stable position;
• a transfer system configured to transfer, individually or in groups, the components having said predetermined stable position to a downstream processing area located outside the device;
• and
• an electronic control unit in electronic connection with the optical detection system and the transfer system, said unit being configured to control the transfer system as a function of detection signals received from the optical detection system,
• wherein the temporary storage tray is provided with a series of individual housings, each of said housings being configured to receive one single component according to said predetermined stable position.