Collator
US4548398A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 1983 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2408/112
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved collator uses a novel sliding deflector assembly to allow greater spacing between the sheet conveyor 13 and trays 23. It also uses a novel sheet retention system which winds or unwinds as the sliding deflector assembly moves. The sliding deflector assembly may be driven with a double-clutch drive in increments in either direction. An improved plenum of the vacuum sheet-conveying system of the collator has a novel hole-spacing series to reduce noise and power demands for the vacuum system.
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