Vacuum media transport system with shutter for multiple media sizes
US9815303B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/15
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A media transport system includes a belt with a plurality of rows of holes, a vacuum plenum, and a shutter. The belt is positioned over the vacuum plenum carries a plurality of media over the vacuum plenum. A row of holes in the belt includes inter-copy gaps that separate media on the belt and the inter-copy gaps include no holes in the belt. The shutter includes a solid member that prevents a flow of air between the vacuum plenum and a portion of the belt positioned above the first shutter and a first aperture formed through the solid member that is aligned with the row of holes in the belt.
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