Input hopper apparatus and method
US4921237A · kind A · utility
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16References
18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 1, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H3/0808
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An input hopper apparatus (40) including input hopper receptacle (42) for receiving a stack of cards (44). A pick mechanism (60) is disposed proximate a second end of the input hopper receptacle (42) for individually picking a card from the stack of cards (44) by use of a suction cup assembly (62). A transfer mechanism (70) is included for transferring the picked card to a card transfer path (59).
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