Sheet depositing device

US5284337A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Helmut Ettischer · Esslingen am Neckar, DE
• Werner Hess · Stuttgart, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 10, 1992
• Grant date: Feb 8, 1994
• Expiry date: Dec 10, 2012

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2601/11
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet depositing device comprises a depositing surface (2) limited by a front abutment (8). Above the depositing surface (2), a cover (4, 5) is pivotable about a journal (7). A hold-down element (6) provided on the cover (4, 5) is associated with the sheet stack (3) to be formed. It has a front end (6a) which rests under the action of gravity on sheet stack (3). Hold-down element (6) is connected with the cover (4, 5) via an engagement member (14) such that when the cover (4, 5) is opened, it is pivoted towards the cover so that the stacking area can be freely inspected and access is not obstructed when the cover (4, 5) is open. At the beginning of the opening movement of cover (4, 5) the front end (6a) of the hold-down element is caused by the engagement member (14) to move away from the abutment (8).