Method and apparatus for feeding envelopes
US4343392A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 1980 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H5/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus is provided for feeding envelopes in a linear array between upstanding conveyor flights and for transferring the envelopes, a batch at a time, to an elevated position for removal to a next processing station. Envelopes are subsequently received in a receiving cradle at the elevated transfer station and are carried downwardly to a lower exit station where the batch of envelopes is discharged to a receiving bin.
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