Hopper loader for transporting sheets in an edge-standing arrangement, and method therefor
US5213321A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 25, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H1/30
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hopper loader for transporting sheets in an edge-standing arrangement and having a pivotal module for loading the sheets therein. The pivotal module is then pivoted downwardly to a horizontal position to align with another module which receives the sheets and continues to move the sheets to their destination.
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