Sorter for a stencil printer and paper transport speed control device for sorter
September 14, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesApparatus for sorting photocopies System for controlling sorter indexing Sheet stacking apparatus Sheet sorter image forming apparatus having same Sheet discharging device that chooses a sheet discharging speed according to the sheet's length or rigidity Apparatus for distributing sheet members Finisher for an image forming apparatus Sheet sorter with control for continuous operation Mimeographic printing machine Mimeographic printing machine InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 527921 filed on 09/14/1995US Classes:270/58.02, Sheet arrival sensor270/58.04, With dissimilar-sheets sensor (e.g., different sizes or weights)270/58.14, Plural stackers271/292With movable receivers or receiver portionsExaminersPrimary: Nguyen, HoangAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB65H 039/02Foreign Application Priority Data1994-12-14 JPAbstractA sorter having an intermediate transport device using a belt and for transporting printings to bins, and a transport speed control device for changing the transport speed depending on the size of the printings, and the type of the printings including thickness and quality, such that the transport device transports the printings at an optimal speed. The trailing edge portions of the printings are prevented from being left at the outside of the bins and causing jams and other troubles to occur.Field of SearchSheet arrival sensorWith dissimilar-sheets sensor (e.g., different sizes or weights) Binding Plural stackers With means to vary speed of conveyor sheet With movable receivers or receiver portions With means to increase spacing between receiver defining portions Receivers moving into registry with delivery zone Including endless-belt conveyor and suction chamber With means to vary speed of sheets on conveyor(s) PRINTING AND SORTING Duplicating machines | |
