Light sensor facilitated insert thickness detection system
US9157729B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2511/13
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A light sensor-containing apparatus for detecting the thickness of inserts placed within a mailer including a picker arm, movable picker jaw that pivots during an insert gripping process, a target plate having a light reflective surface and secured to the picker arm end that moves when gripping an insert, and a light sensor mounted to the picker arm that emits a light beam and receives a reflected light beam that is reflected back from the light reflective surface to establish the thickness of the insert as controlled by associated computer programming is presented.
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