Sheet material conveying apparatus with individually-adjustable pockets
US6655681B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2511/15
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet material conveying apparatus includes a plurality of pockets, each pocket including a setting device for adjusting a height of the pocket when the pocket is stationary so as to define a set height. A sheet delivery section delivers sheet material into the pockets and a release station for releases the sheet material from the pockets. A reset station automatically resets the pockets to the set height. A method and a sheet material pocket are also provided.
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