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Media multi-feed rejection process with an encoded counter-rotating roller

US9039162B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2006
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2553/51
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a media multi-feed rejection apparatus, comprising: a plurality of feed rollers; a feed roller driving means operatively connected to one of the plurality of feed rollers; a clutch means operatively connected to the other of the plurality of feed rollers; and a single channel encoder means operatively connected to the clutch means to measure a rotation of the other of the plurality of feed rollers.

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