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Universal deskew feeder for a mailing machine

US6837492B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2003
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H9/06
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention includes a deskew mechanism for a mailing machine. The deskew mechanism includes a horizontal feed deck and a vertical registration wall. A roller is mounted for rotation and located spaced from the registration wall so as to extend upwardly from the feed deck. A deskew finger is pivotally mounted above the feed deck. The deskew finger includes an inboard ski located to form a corrugation gap relative to the roller and at least one outboard ski located at an opposite side of the roller from the registration wall. A stop mechanism restricts downward movement of the deskew finger to prevent the deskew finger from contacting the feed deck.

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