Sheet-size and stacking direction adjustable accumulator with removable ramps and method
US6203006A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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