EP0241273A2
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Limited access reproducing machine bins
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1987-04-08
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2007-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A reproducing machine in which copy sheets are advanced to a selected one of a plurality of bins (28). The machine operator selects (42) either a lockable bin (32, 34, 36) or an unlockable bin for receiving the copy sheet. If the lockable bin is selected, then only an authorized individual having the combination has access to the locked bin containing the copy sheets.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan Bares
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H31/00; B65H31/24; G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/6538; G03G21/00; G03G21/04; B65H2405/00; B65H2405/10; B65H2405/12; B65H2405/121; B65H2407/00; B65H2407/30; B65H2511/00; B65H2511/40; B65H2511/412; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/10; B65H2701/19; B65H2701/1912; G03G2215/00; G03G2215/00362; G03G2215/00886; G03G2215/00907; G03G2215/00919; G03G2215/00932
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A sheet handling apparatus including a plurality of bins (28) for receiving sheets therein, characterised by means (42, 44, 48, 26) for selecting one of the bins to receive the sheets therein; and means (46, 24) for locking the bin selected to receive the sheets therein so as to prevent access to the sheets received in the selected bin by unauthorized individuals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A sheet handling apparatus including a plurality of bins (28) for receiving sheets therein, characterised by means (42, 44, 48, 26) for selecting one of the bins to receive the sheets therein; and means (46, 24) for locking the bin selected to receive the sheets therein so as to prevent access to the sheets received in the selected bin by unauthorized individuals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, including means for unlocking the locked bin to remove the sheets therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein at least one of the other bins is not lockable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said selecting means is operator selectable to select either the lockable bin or unlockable bin to receive sheets therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus according to claim 4, including means for setting a combination code for locking the selected bin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said setting means includes an operator actuatable numeric display in communication with said locking means to enable the operator to program the combination required to unlock the bin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said selecting means includes said numeric display to select the bin to receive the sheet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A reproducing machine for producing copies of originals on paper sheets, including a sheet handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A reproducing machine according to claim 8, wherein said selecting means is located on the machine.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A reproducing machine according to claim 8, wherein said selecting means is located remotely from the machine.
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