Non-marking collector apparatus and method
US5913514A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2301/42262
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A collector apparatus and method are provided for collecting sheet articles and advancing collected sheet articles therefrom. The collector apparatus includes a collector plate having a surface for receiving one or more sheet articles thereon to collect the sheet articles. At least one stop bracket is movable through an opening defined through the collector plate to provide a stop for collected sheet articles and to allow collected sheet articles to be further advanced from their collection position. At least one upper idler drop roller is spacedly positioned above and movable toward the collector plate surface. At least one transport mechanism is positioned below the collector plate surface and includes at least a portion thereof which is adapted for movement through the opening of the collector plate toward the upper idler drop roller such that the upper idler drop roller and the portion of the transport belt can pinch together collected sheet articles for the transport belt to advance the sheet articles from their collected position. A lower roller assembly is preferably utilized to force the transport belt through the opening of the collector plate. In the method provided, move…
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