Cross folding apparatus
US5242369A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H45/148
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for cross-folding a sheet of paper. The apparatus includes: a first paper folder for imparting a first fold to a paper sheet; an inverting chute located adjacent and downstream of the first paper folder; a transport module located adjacent and downstream of the inverting chute for changing the direction of travel of the once folded paper sheet perpendicular to the direction of travel through the first paper folder; a second paper folder for imparting a second fold to the once folded paper sheet perpendicular to the first fold; and a device for causing the paper sheet to enter or bypass the inverting chute.
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