Multi-position collation system with retracting guides
US9527693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1914
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for collating a plurality of media including a first bin, a second bin arranged adjacent to the first bin, a collated stack receiver arranged proximate the second bin opposite the first bin, three guides, a movable wall arranged generally perpendicular relative to the three guides, and a pusher. The movable wall is translatable in a process direction. When the guides are positioned in non-retracted locations, a first set of the plurality of media is deposited in the first bin and a second set of the plurality of media is deposited in the second bin, and when the guides are positioned in retracted locations, the pusher moves the first set to the second bin vertically above the second set to form a combined set and moves the combined set to the collated stack receiver. The position of the movable wall varies based on characteristics of the plurality of media.
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