Processing channel for incoming imbricated printed products
US6095511A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2405/55
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for processing printed products which has a stationary processing channel (14), and a feeding arrangement (28) for introducing printed products (12) into the processing channel in an imbricated formation. A conveying arrangement (26) transports the printed products which are introduced into the processing channel (14) longitudinally along the channel. The feeding arrangement (28) has a conveying member (38), which is driven in the feeding direction (Z), and a pressure-exerting element (42), which forms a conveying nip (40) with the conveying member. The conveying nip (40) terminates at a distance (E) above the base (16) which is somewhat greater than the dimension (G) of the printed products (12), measured at right angles to the leading edge (12') of the latter. The conveying arrangement (26) has conveying elements (24") with a deflecting surface (30) for the printed products (12) which are still retained in the conveying nip (40). These measures ensure that the printed products are introduced into the processing channel, and then conveyed further, in a reliable and controlled manner.
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