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Sheet-size and stacking direction adjustable accumulator with removable ramps and method

US6203006A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 16, 1999
Grant dateMar 20, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2511/12
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet-size and stacking direction adjustable accumulator and method are disclosed. The accumulator is easily adjustable for handling sheets of different widths and for either under or over accumulating. The adjustability is provided by allowing accumulator ramps to be added or removed without having to deconstruct the accumulator and without the need for special skill.

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