Compact sorter for a copy machine
US5217219A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2408/113
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compact sorter for a copy machine generally comprising a rotatable transfer wheel, an ejecting section for ejecting copies, a slot liner having first and second vertical portions connected by a middle portion which extends relative to the vertical portions toward the ejecting section in a radius of gyration of the transfer wheel, and a plurality of bin trays each capable of moving along the slot liner toward the ejecting section for receiving the copies, each said bin tray having a pair of space controlling cams 6 which comprise upper and lower space controlling arms 7,8 and are symmetrically provided at both side outer ends of said bin tray for maintaining predetermined upper and lower spaces with another upper and lower bin trays during movement for receiving copy from said ejecting section.
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