Self-compensating stripper assembly for document handling and counting apparatus
US4313598A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1979 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07D11/165
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-compensating stripper assembly cooperating with a feed roller for separating sheets from a stack and feeding them one-at-a time to facilitate counting, examining and endorsing operations on each individual sheet. Said assembly has a pivotally mounted stripper member positioned upon the free end of a swingable arm. A resilient element urges the swingable arm toward the feed roller and an adjustable stop limits the movement of the stripper assembly toward the feed roller. An additional independent resilient member urges the stripper member toward the feed roller and is yieldable to accommodate changes in sheet thickness. The shape of the stripper member facilitates the stripping operation by shaping the stack of sheets prior to entry into the stripping operation. Separate stops are provided for limiting the pivotal movement of the stripper member about its pivotal mounting.
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