Vibratory parts-feeding unit

A vibratory feeder apparatus for orienting and feeding parts comprising:

• a first vibratory feeding path for moving parts in a linear direction from an upstream end to a downstream end of said first feeding path,
• a second vibratory feeding path having an upstream end and a downstream end arranged for moving parts from said upstream end to said downstream end of said second feeding path in a linear direction opposite to said linear direction of said first vibratory path with said second path located alongside of said first path,
• a parts lifting mechanism for raising parts from said downstream end of said second vibratory feeding path to said upstream end of said first vibratory feeding path, and
• means positioned along said first vibratory feeding path for diverting to said second vibratory feeding path parts which are not in a predetermined orientation, said second vibratory feeding path being positioned at a lower level than said first vibratory feeding path;
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• at least a portion of said first vibratory feeding path extends over said second vibratory feeding path.