Document handling apparatus
US4160547A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2404/268
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A document handling apparatus by which documents are engaged and conveyed is disclosed. The apparatus includes a document-transport belt for engaging a document on a document-receiving surface and means for driving the belt to convey a said document across the surface. A document hitch supports the document intermediate document engaging zones thereof spaced apart in the direction of travel of the belt. The hitch comprises a base portion defining a surface supporting the belt and sidewalls for guiding the belt, the base portion having a transversely extending channel in the belt-support surface defining at least one cleaning edge for cleaning the surface of the belt passing thereover.
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