Label franking machine suitable for selectively outputting printed labels which are dry or wet
US4865678A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 1988 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65C9/2265
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The machine of franking labels includes means (5, 7) for ejecting printed labels to a dry label outlet (8), a switching flap (12) for switching labels towards a second outlet for wet labels (9), said flap being mounted to pivot on the axis of pressure wheels (7) belonging to the ejector means, and a moistening roll (23) mounted between the ejector means and the second outlet and driven at a speed greater than that of the ejector means in order to receive and wipe the labels which are deflected towards the second outlet, said labels engaging the moistening roll beneath a separator plate (10) between the outlets.
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