Actuator and dual bin size belt system for multiple size media transport
US8371568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2511/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This is a media transport system that can accommodate various size media or sheets. The system has a series of even sized bins that can accommodate both small and large sheets. Above the bins is located a sheet diverter that when lowered diverts the small sheets into a small portion of the even sized bin. When the sheet diverter is raised, it permits the large sheets to be unblocked by it and fall into the largest portion of the even sized bin. When the large sheets are housed in the bin, they are supported on a short pusher which is located between two large pushers. Both the small and large sheets are in substantial collated alignment when housed in the bins.
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