Card feeding apparatus for an automatic embossing system
US4384711A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 1980 |
| Grant date | May 24, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H3/24
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for feeding cards to an embossing apparatus in an automatic embossing system includes an adjustable input hopper and a card picking mechanism. The input hopper can be adjusted to receive cards of varying height, width and thickness. The card picking mechanism includes a card shelf for supporting a card substantially along the length of its bottom edge, a carriage upon which the card shelf is mounted and a cam and rocker arm drive arrangement for reciprocating the card shelf and carriage. The card feeding apparatus provides a large feeding force and is particularly suitable for feeding metal cards.
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