Item removal
US8991694B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1912
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for removing at least one item of media from a rotating drum element. The apparatus includes a scraper element comprising a blade edge region locatable at an effective outer surface of a rotating drum element and a scraper element support that locates the blade edge region at a desired position at the effective outer surface responsive to a diameter of the effective outer surface. The scraper element rotates and moves laterally with respect to the support responsive to the diameter.
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