Envelope inserter with variably activated suction cups
US10265999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB43M3/045
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and method for opening an envelope for insertion of a collation. The apparatus includes a plurality of actuated suction cups that are positioned above an envelope in an insertion station. The actuated suction cups move downward to engage a top surface of the envelope and to lift the top surface away from the bottom surface in order to facilitate insertion of the collation. The suction cups include a first group that is actuated for opening all envelopes, and a second group, independently actuatable from the first group, and that is actuated only for opening envelopes having characteristics that require the additional suction cups.
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