Method for automatically inserting articles into envelopes and an apparatus for applying said method
US6122899A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB43M5/042
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for automatically filling and sealing envelopes in a complete sequence starting with envelopes being placed in an initial position and terminating with filled envelopes being delivered fully prepared for being labelled and stamped. The novel feature is turning the envelopes from a position with their front sides facing downwards into a position with their reverse sides facing downwards, with the contents of the envelopes being introduced when they are in the last-mentioned position. In consequence of the invention a faster operating and considerably more compact apparatus can be attained than in the prior art.
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