Shell Case Sorter
OwnerDavid Justin Grygierczyk, Christopher Michael Mugnaini +1inventors
InventorsDavid Justin Grygierczyk, Christopher Michael Mugnaini, Joshua Villarian Terra
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Abstract
The invention provides an adjustable and automated process for sorting shell cases of multiple caliber sizes. The machine consists of a frame with multiple levels of sorting sections. Each sorting section consists of two adjustable sloped spinning rollers driven by electric motors, which increase in separation distance to allow smaller shell case sizes to fall earlier, and larger shell cases to fall later in the process. The shell cases are fed from a hopper to the rollers until sorted into containers. The containers can be adjusted along with the separation distance between rollers to accommodate a range of shell case caliber sizes.
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An apparatus and method for sorting ammunition cases by size comprising of a frame, an ammunition staging container, with at least one set of side by side rollers, said rollers adjustable at both ends, said rollers are supported at both ends by adjustable bearing housings, said rollers have an adjustable gap that begin narrow and become wider throughout the sorting process, where desired cases fall through at desired locations into perspective containers which are supported by the frame, said bearing housings are mounted to said frame using support cross members, said bearing housings support motors with mounting assembly, said motors are connected to said rollers using a belt drive system, said motors are connected to an electrical box that powers said apparatus, said motors turn said rollers in opposite directions, cases that do not fall through said gap are guided to the next set of said rollers using chutes, cases that do not fall through any said gaps end up in a final container, said chutes are supported by cross members on said frame, and said frame is supported by wheels.
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