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Sheet material transport equipment

US3942788A · kind A · utility

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5References
8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 13, 1974
Grant dateMar 9, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 13, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H5/226
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for advancing a sheet of material comprises a rotary member having a longitudinal axis about which it is rotated and having projecting helical propelling ridges. Equipment is provided for biasing the sheet of material to be transported towards the rotary member by drawing air through apertures at the projecting ridges. The rotary member advances the sheet of material essentially in parallel to the longitudinal axis.

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