US3592464A
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Automatic paper sheet alignment plate positioning device for use in paper sheet discharge sections of business machines and the like
Assignee: Ricoh Co Ltd
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Filing: 1969-11-18
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-11-18
Abstract
Abstract An automatic paper sheet alignment plate positioning device for use in paper sheet discharge sections of business machines and the like in which when an end plate and/or sideplates for alignment of the side edges of paper sheets stacked in the paper sheet feed section are positioned according to the size of the sheets, the similar sheet alignment end and/or sideplates in the paper sheet discharge section are automatically positioned in response to the positions of the end and/or sideplates in the feed section.
Inventors
- 👤 Satoshi Kanda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:33
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/02; G03B27/14; B; B65; B65H; B65H31/00; B65H31/20; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/14; B65H2801/00; B65H2801/03; B65H2801/06; B65H2801/24; B65H2801/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
An automatic sheet alignment plate positioning device for use in the paper sheet discharge sections of business machines and the like comprising a motor for driving a sheet alignment plate in the paper sheet discharge section, changeover switches positioned at both of the stroke ends of said alignment plate, a relay contact circuit for reversing the rotations of said motor, a group of paper sheet alignment plate positioning switches in the paper sheet feed section which are spaced apart from each other and one of which is actuated depending upon the position of said paper sheet alignment plate, and a group of paper sheet alignment plate positioning switches in said paper sheet discharge section which are spaced apart from each other between said changeover switches and one of which is actuated when said paper sheet alignment plate in said paper sheet discharge section is moved to a position corresponding to the position of said paper sheet alignment plate in said paper sheet feed section, said first and second groups of positioning switches being connected in parallel to each other in a motor driving circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
An automatic sheet alignment plate positioning device for use in the paper sheet discharge sections of business machines and the like comprising a motor for driving a sheet alignment plate in the paper sheet discharge section, changeover switches positioned at both of the stroke ends of said alignment plate, a relay contact circuit for reversing the rotations of said motor, a group of paper sheet alignment plate positioning switches in the paper sheet feed section which are spaced apart from each other and one of which is actuated depending upon the position of said paper sheet alignment plate, and a group of paper sheet alignment plate positioning switches in said paper sheet discharge section which are spaced apart from each other between said changeover switches and one of which is actuated when said paper sheet alignment plate in said paper sheet discharge section is moved to a position corresponding to the position of said paper sheet alignment plate in said paper sheet feed section, said first and second groups of positioning switches being connected in parallel to each other in a motor driving circuit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2398315A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |