Z-folder for a reproduction apparatus finisher
US5108082A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00936
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved Z-folder for use with a reproduction apparatus having a modular finisher apparatus for forming completely finished reproduction sets of a series of reproductions produced on sheets respectively by the reproduction apparatus. The modular finisher includes a mechanism for detachably accepting modular devices including a Z-folder. The improved Z-folder comprises a support frame mating with the finisher mechanism for detachably accepting modular devices to enable the frame to be received therein. An assembly is mounted on the frame for moving a reproduction sheet directed to the Z-folder along a prescribed path to effect Z-folding of such reproduction sheet. A device for collecting reproduction sheets prior to having a finishing operation carried out thereon is also associated with the frame. A sheet feed path is defined for delivering reproduction sheets directly to the collecting device, such path intersecting the prescribed path of the Z-folding assembly, whereby a compact arrangement is provided.
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