Check positioning system for use in an automatic check printing apparatus

US4851655A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD · CN

Inventors

• Christopher Stone · Newtown, US
• James M. Graverholt · Stanwood, US
• Stuart Donaldson · Bothell, US
• Kevin M. Bagley · Everett, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 16, 1987
• Grant date: Jul 25, 1989
• Expiry date: Dec 16, 2007

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2701/1912
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The check positioning system includes a guide tray (12) which in turn includes a guiding edge (31). Roller assemblies (18,20,22) in combination with associated lower gripping wheels (40,42,44) and a system (16) for driving the roller assemblies (18,20,22) move the check longitudinally in both directions along the guide tray (12). A clamping apparatus (48) controls the clamping of the check. A deskewing roller (28) on each of the roller assemblies moves the check laterally as well as longitudinally when the check is not clamped. A laterally movable edge detector (14) detects the edges of the check so it can be located relative to the guide tray (12) for accurate printing/encoding of the check.