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A parts distribution apparatus having a funnel hopper to receive parts dropped from above and a flexible distribution chute to deliver parts through a discharge opening into a storage hopper, where said distribution chute is rotated to vary the discharge location, with the distribution chute being p

A parts distribution apparatus having a funnel hopper to receive parts dropped from above and a flexible distribution chute to deliver parts through a discharge opening into a storage hopper, where said distribution chute is rotated to vary the discharge location, with the distribution chute being pulled across the top surface of the pile of parts deposited within the storage hopper so that the discharge opening remains on the top surface regardless of the height of the top surface within the storage hopper.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A parts distribution apparatus for use in combination with a storage hopper having a receptacle area, the apparatus comprising:parts receiving means to receive parts dropped from above, said parts receiving means comprising a funnel hopper with an open top, inclined walls and a disc

[ I claim:] [1.] A parts distribution apparatus for use in combination with a storage hopper having a receptacle area, the apparatus comprising:parts receiving means to receive parts dropped from above, said parts receiving means comprising a funnel hopper with an open top, inclined walls and a discharge spout aligned along a vertical axis;parts delivery means to deliver parts into the receptacle area of the storage hopper to create a pile of parts having a top surface, said parts delivery means comprising a flexible distribution chute having a discharge opening, said parts delivery means connected to said parts receiving means such that parts received by said parts receiving means pass through said parts delivery means and exit said discharge opening onto said top surface in a travel direction angled away from said vertical axis; andmeans to move said discharge opening such that parts are discharged in different locations within the receptacle area of the storage hopper, said discharge opening movement means comprising means to rotate said discharge opening and said flexible distribution chute about said vertical axis, where the rotation direction is opposite to the direction of travel of parts exiting said discharge opening, and where said flexible distribution chute is pulled across the top surface of the parts previously deposited within the storage hopper such that said discharge opening also remains atop said top surface.