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Sheet gripping mechanism

US5393047A · kind A · utility

2Cited by
16References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 1994
Grant dateFeb 28, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/1655
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for gripping the leading edge portion of a sheet includes a first gripping member which substantially spans the leading edge portion of the sheet. The apparatus further includes a spring having a portion thereof defining a second gripping member which substantially spans the leading edge portion of the sheet, the second gripping member being urged toward the first gripping member to grip the sheet.

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