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Media path crossover clearance for printing system

US8276909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 9, 2009
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J13/0009
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A media path crossover for a printing system includes a first crossover pathway on which sheets of print media are conveyed across a crossover junction without interruption and a second crossover pathway on which sheets of print media are conveyed across the crossover junction without interruption. The second crossover pathway intersects the first crossover pathway at a crossover junction. The first crossover pathway comprises a first input path and a first output path and the second crossover pathway comprises a second input path and a second output path. At least the first input path includes a first access panel, whereby a sheet can be cleared therefrom while continuing conveyance of media along the second crossover pathway.

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