Signature gathering machine
US4177979A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 1978 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H39/055
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A signature gathering machine (14) comprises a plurality of hoppers (16) which can be randomly spaced relative to one another and to collating chain pusher pins (30 a,b,etc). The hoppers (16) can be moved to various positions along a frame 70 and fixed in place at those positions. An adjustable power linkage (FIGS. 3-5 and 7) to the hoppers allows the respective synchronization of the hoppers to be set relative to the collating chain pusher pins for new positions.
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