Active registration system utilizing forced air for edge registration
US10569981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2406/122
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A media handling assembly contains a transport path for driving a document sheet downstream in a process direction. A first side edge extends lengthwise along the process direction. A registration guide edge extends lengthwise along the process direction and is situated opposite the first side edge. The media handling assembly includes at least one nozzle that is arranged proximate the first side edge. The at least one nozzle selectively discharges an airstream transverse the process direction towards the registration guide edge. The airstream drives the sheet against the registration edge guide for side registering and deskewing of the sheet.
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