System and apparatus for print media manufacturing buffering and sorting, and corresponding method thereof
US11192729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/48
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods are described for providing a multiple process workflow. The system includes a first process device configured to convey at least a portion of a printed element and an apparatus. The apparatus includes a storage section, an input section configured to receive the at least a portion of the printed element, a gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section, and an output section configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section. The system further includes a second process device configured to perform at least one operation on the at least a portion of the printed element.
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