Bi-directional record material feed apparatus
US4269522A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 1978 |
| Grant date | May 26, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H20/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A record material feed apparatus for use with a printing machine of the type including a platen and drive means for rotating the platen about its longitudinal axis. The apparatus comprises a frame capable of being attached to a printing machine adjacent the platen thereof, first and second drive shafts each rotatably mounted on the frame, and first and second drive assemblies respectively mounted on the first and second drive shafts, each drive assembly including means for engaging a marginally punched record material loaded thereon and means for feeding said record material in response to the rotation of the respective drive shaft. Further, a drive assembly is mounted on the frame and includes means for engaging the platen drive means and means responsive to such engagement and the operation of the drive means for rotating the first and second drive shafts in opposite directions. In this manner, the first and second drive assemblies are capable of respectively advancing the marginally punched record material in said opposite directions.
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