Multiple logical bins on a single output tray with sheet media level detection system
US6851668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2511/15
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A representative embodiment provides for a sheet media level detection system, including a first level detector configured to provide a first signal corresponding to a first predetermined level of a first sheet media from a first source within an output tray, and a second level detector configured to provide a second signal corresponding to a second predetermined level of a second sheet media from a second source within the output tray. Another embodiment provides for a method including routing a first sheet media and a second sheet media from respective sources into a common output tray, and issuing a first signal in response to detecting a first predetermined level of the first sheet media using a first level detector, and issuing a second signal in response to detecting a second predetermined level of the second sheet media in the output tray using a second level detector.
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