Card feeding, transfer and output apparatus for an automatic embossing system
US4519600A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1983 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H1/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for feeding cards from a storage magazine to an automatic embossing system including an input hopper and card picking mechanism for engaging a card after it is stripped from a supply stack in the input hopper. The card is positioned by a transfer mechanism to receive embossed data from rotating embossing wheels. An output hopper receives good cards and rejected cards are deposited into a reject box.
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