Cross folder transport
US5242368A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2403/411
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for cross-folding paper sheets, including: a first folding device for imparting a first fold to a paper sheet; a transport module secured to the first folding device for receiving a once folded paper sheet, and a second folding device oriented perpendicular to the first folding device and secured to the transport module, wherein the transport module includes a pivotable paper stop assembly having a self-centering stopping surface to stop and align the once folded paper sheet and a brush for controlling bounceback of the once folded paper sheet.
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