Sheet handling using a ramp and grippers on an endless belt
US7597319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H5/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method transport a sheet on a tray. In one embodiment, feet carried by an endless member contact a bottom and edge of the sheet to move the sheet off of the tray. In one embodiment, the sheet is arced while it is being engaged by the feet.
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