Facility and method for processing printed materials
US8369984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2513/42
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Facility for processing printed materials, comprising primary conveyor lines for processing different printed materials, a first transfer device for transferring printed materials from each primary conveyor line to a distribution conveyor line, and a second transfer device for transferring printed materials from the distribution conveyor line to a grouping conveyor line. The grouping conveyor line comprises an identification device for affixing an indication of a point of destination on the printed materials. The facility is controlled such that the printed materials arrive on the grouping conveyor line grouped by recipient.
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