Method and apparatus for turning over and merging slit documents
US5649698A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2301/3423
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for receiving multiple first documents cut from a single sheet that are being fed side by side in a first direction and individually guiding and controlling the first documents through a right angle turn includes a plurality of right angle turn over modules. Each of such modules includes a lower plate having input structure at one end for receiving the first documents conveyed thereto in a first direction and an upper plate mounted a fixed distance above the lower plate. The upper plate includes a turn over section adjacent to a downstream end of the input structure and angled at 45.degree. to the first direction. The upper plate also includes a plurality of output rollers rotatably mounted in the top of the upper plate and oriented for moving the first documents at a direction orthogonal to the first direction. A turning guide that is positioned adjacent the turn over section, includes a curved edge that extends a fixed distance from the turn over section for guiding the first documents around the turn over section. A belt assembly is positioned above the upper plate and oriented for conveying the first documents in a direction orthogonal to the first direction. A deflec…
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