Device and method for switching between collect and straight modes on a folder
US6547232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H45/28
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A folder includes a cam having a cam follower path and a movable segment, the movable segment having a first actuating part and a second part, the first actuating part and the second part being selectively movable into the cam follower path. At holds an edge of a signature, the holding device being actuated by the at least one cam follower. Also disclosed is a method for switching a folder from a straight mode to a collect mode, the folder being actuated by a cam. The method includes moving a movable segment of the cam so that a raised section of the movable segment is in a cam follower path of the cam, so as to permit a straight mode of the folder, and moving the movable segment of the cam so that a non-raised section of the movable segment is in the cam follower path of the cam, so as to permit a collect mode of the folder.
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