Multiple insert delivery systems and methods
US6679489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2553/61
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The system is designed to provide a transport system with specified sheet-like material at a requested time. The system includes insert towers that provide the requested material at the appropriate time. Each insert tower contains multiple insert hoppers aligned vertically within the tower. Due to space constraints, the vertical arrangement of the hoppers enables the system to choose from significantly more different inserts than would be available from systems without vertical insert towers. The insert hoppers are loaded vertically within the insert hoppers which creates a horizontal queue of sheet-like material. Upon a request from a system computer, specified inserts are pulled and the insert tower delivers the insert to a transport system.
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