Multi-position collation system with retracting guides including pre-compiler
US9624062B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 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 compiler having a first position and a second position, a first bin arranged elevationally lower than the first position, a second bin arranged elevationally lower than the second position and adjacent to the first bin, a collated stack receiver arranged proximate the second bin opposite the first bin, first, second and third guides, the first and second guides positioned on opposing sides of the first bin, and the second and third guides positioned on opposing sides of the second bin, a movable wall arranged generally perpendicular relative to the first, second and third guides, the movable wall forming a side of the first and second positions, the movable wall and the first, second and third guides forming three sides of the first and second bins, the movable wall is translatable in a process direction, and a pusher.
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