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Apparatus for assembly of a plurality of items of insert material into stacks on a conveyor

US5425533A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 7, 1994
Grant dateJun 20, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43M3/045
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for assembling a plurality of items of insert material into a stack of insert materials prior to insertion of the stack of materials into an envelope. Feed devices are provided to feed each item of insert material to a conveyor at positions along the conveyor. Pushers are provided on the conveyor for engaging an item of insert material which is held in holder to deposit the item on top of items already on the conveyor.

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