Sheet packet hold-down apparatus
US5913796A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB43M3/045
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
For use with an envelope inserter, a sheet packet hold-down apparatus, comprising a stopping mechanism or guide for stopping the leading edge of the sheets, a hold-down button of substantially hemispherical shape, wherein the hold down button is positioned before the stopping mechanism or guide, a bias device for resiliently supporting the hold-down button, and a conveyor apparatus for transporting the sheets to the stopping mechanism or guide.
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