Sheet feeder apparatus and method with throughput control
US7168700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1916
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet feeder apparatus and method with throughput control. By varying the speed at which sheets are fed from a supply, the sheet feeder apparatus and method assures that the throughput capacity of a downstream operation is never exceeded. Speed is varied based upon the length of the sheets being fed. Furthermore, the sheet feeder apparatus can have worn components replaced quickly and by operators of minimal skill level.
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