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Method of collecting and subsequently stitching folded sheet-like printed products and arrangement for carrying out the method

US5417410A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 14, 1993
Grant dateMay 23, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 14, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2405/352
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and an arrangement for collecting and subsequently stitching folded sheet-like printed products. The method includes regularly feeding printed products to a conveying track. The arrangement has a plurality of supports for placing the printed products thereon, wherein the supports extend transversely of the conveying direction and are spaced apart in conveying direction. At least one feeder station is provided for the supports. A stitching apparatus is arranged in front of the end of the conveyor track. The conveyor track is driven by a bending means which engages the supports.

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