Sheet folding systems and methods
US6623415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB43M3/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides exemplary sheet folding systems and methods, including systems and methods for printing on a continuous sheet, and removing and folding individual sheets from the continuous sheet. In one embodiment, a sheet folding system (100) includes a separator (200) adapted to separate an individual sheet from a continuous form sheet, a receiver (300) adapted for receiving the individual sheet, a first folder (500) adapted to perform a first fold of the individual sheet, and a second folder (800) adapted to perform a second fold of the individual sheet. In some embodiments, the first and second folders include two different types of folders.
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