Device for aligning individually supplied sheets
US5284338A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H9/106
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for aligning supplied sheets into a stack in a collecting tray includes a pivotable arm that has a free end. First and second drivable wheels are mounted at the free end of the pivotable arm for contacting each supplied sheet to be aligned. A lifting device including an electromagnet is connected to the pivotable arm for lifting the pivotable arm, and a control device is connected to the electromagnet for selectively controlling lifting and lowering of the pivotable arm and first and second drivable wheels.
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