Patent · US Expired

Apparatus and method for transferring sheets of printed media

US5609334A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 1995
Grant dateMar 11, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H29/52
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are described for transferring laminated sheets from a printer to a separate processor therefor in a manner whereby the sheets are not crumpled, delaminated or otherwise damaged and whereby the printer and apparatus are easily aligned for facilitating such transfer. The apparatus includes an arrangement for inducing bending of the laminate and an arrangement for controlling the bending.

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