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Gripping element for continuous motion inserting finger

US7097028B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateApr 14, 2004
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43M3/04
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An envelope insert conveyor assembly includes a first pair of rotation members and a second pair of rotation members spaced apart from one another. A first conveying member is disposed around the first pair of rotation members, and a second conveying member is disposed around the second pair of rotation members, so that the conveying members rotate around the first rotation member and the second rotation member. A plurality of pusher members are fixed to each of the first conveying member and second conveying member. The pusher members each have paired sidewalls, a cross-wall connecting the paired walls, and an indented portion provided in each of the paired sidewalls. A gripping element is disposed adjacent an indented portion of one of the paired sidewalls and biased toward an interior surface of the indented portion.

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