Delivery point packager takeaway system and method
US7117657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2301/42261
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for packaging and taking away packaged sequenced product such as mail pieces. The apparatus includes a packaging device having an output end, and adapted to package sequenced products. A clamping device is adjacent to the output end of the packaging device. A conveying system is downstream from the clamping device. The conveying system incrementally moves a drop off tray. The clamping device holds one of a plurality of packaged sequenced products such that the drop off tray is in a position to stack multiple packaged sequenced products of the plurality of packaged sequenced products into the drop off tray. In one embodiment, this allows the packages not to hit the drop off tray during the stacking process. A method of packaging is also provided.
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