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Multi-mode document handling system

US4419007A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1982
Grant dateDec 6, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S271/902
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automatic document handling system particularly suitable for raster input scanners which is capable of operating in either a simplex or duplex document handling mode. The document handling system has document input and output trays in operative relation with a reversible document transport roll which in turn cooperates with a pair of displaceable pinch bars to provide both a document feeding nip and means for selectively routing the document for either duplex and simplex processing. A document guide having an integral control gate effects inverting and recirculation of the document for duplex mode or in simplex mode return of the document to the document supply tray.

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