Patent · US Expired

Three-dimensional sheet block stacking system

US5405240A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 29, 1992
Grant dateApr 11, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 29, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1912
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

At least two sheet-block stack formation units are positioned in vertical alignment, and are parallel to each other. A distribution elevator is disposed on one end of the group of units in order to supply sheet blocks to each of the units. A collection elevator is disposed on the other end of the group of units in order to supply stacks of sheet blocks formed at the respective units to the next processing step.

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