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Facility and method for processing printed materials

US8369984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2010
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 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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