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Registration mechanism for sheets of different sizes

US5215302A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 1992
Grant dateJun 1, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H9/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism for registering sheets of different sizes relative to a station which includes a surface for receiving a sheet, and a registration member located along the surface and extending toward the station for guiding the sheet toward the station. A first urging guide extends along the surface in spaced relation to the registration member. A second urging guide rotates about an axis parallel to the guide and below the platen between an operational position and an non-operational position. When the movable guide is in its operational position, it is located between the first guide and the registration member. A spring is provided for locking the guide in either the operational or non-operational position.

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