Document processing apparatus, assembly and sub-assembly and method for operating the same

US8348260B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Burroughs, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Johan P. Bakker · Brighton, US
• George T. Spray · Livonia, US
• David B. Tratar · Dearborn, US
• James M. Spall · Plymouth, US
• Michael J. Moore · Beverly Hills, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 28, 2011
• Grant date: Jan 8, 2013
• Expiry date: Feb 28, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2701/1912
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A sub-assembly of a document processor that routes at least one document from an input hopper, along a document path and to an output bin is disclosed. The document processor includes a flag movably-arranged within the input hopper to/from a closed orientation and an open orientation; a rod fixed to and extending from the flag, wherein the rod includes an outer surface; a cam member including a camming surface, wherein the camming surface is communicatively-coupled to the outer surface of the rod; a driven shaft connected to the cam member, wherein the cam member further includes a one-way clutch, wherein the driven shaft extends through the one-way clutch; and a feed motor connected to the driven shaft. A method for operating the sub-assembly is also disclosed.