Rotary brush flap closer
US5056297A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B49/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary flap closer for closing envelope flaps during processing of mailable articles comprises a rotary member having a revolving arm and an elastically resilient member mounted along the arm and revolving therewith. At least a portion of the elastically-resilient member extends from the arm toward a conveyor surface on which envelopes are conveyed to and through the rotary flap closer, whereby the elastically-resilient member slidingly engages open flaps, deflects the flaps onto the envelope bodies, and thereby closes the envelopes. In one embodiment the elastically-resilient member is a brush.
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