Transferring a stack from a cartridge
US5993132A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2301/42268
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for transferring a stack of flat articles from a cartridge. The method and apparatus are adapted for use in connection with a method and apparatus for automatically stacking mail into cartridges in output compartments of a sorting machine, robotically transferring filled cartridges from the output compartments to a buffer shelf; and from the buffer shelf to a docking station of a cartridge unloader and automatic feeder to the input of the sorting machine, and for transferring empty cartridges from the docking station to either the buffer or the output compartments of the sorter, is provided.
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