Method and apparatus for folding a stack of sheets
US12304765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/11312
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method and apparatus for folding a stack of superposed sheets. The method comprises transferring the stack to a folding station, gripping a first part of the stack with a first grip and forming a crease on the stack to facilitate the folding. Then the at least a part of the stack is folded over the first part of the stack that has been gripped by utilizing the crease, the folded stack is gripped with a second grip and the folded stack is transferred from the folding station to a next handling stage and releasing the first grip.
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