Media accumulator-ejector for use with an imaging device
US9639048B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00827
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A media accumulator-ejector for use with an imaging apparatus. Rotatable upper and lower roll assemblies are located above and below a media accumulation zone comprised of an accumulation plate and positioned to receive media exiting an imaging device. The roll assemblies are moveable like jaws between an open position where media can accumulate on the accumulation plate without interference with the roll assemblies and a clamping position where the accumulated media is grasped by the upper and lower roll assemblies. The upper and lower roll assemblies are then rotated to eject the accumulated media from the accumulation plate. The upper and lower roll assemblies can also grasp and continuously eject individual sheets of media at a predetermined process speed.
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