US3663007A
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Tipping apparatus for a signature gathering machine
Assignee: Mueller Martini Druckverarbeitungs Systeme AG
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Filing: 1970-05-07
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-05-07
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for the tipping of inserts or supplements onto a plurality of signatures on a signature gathering device. The apparatus includes a transport device for conveying the signatures, a plurality of signature feeding devices, an insert feeding device, ad a device for adjusting the position of each insert relative to the assembled signatures.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Preiter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:09
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42C; B42C1/00; B42C1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
Apparatus for tipping inserts on a signature gathering device comprising in combination, a transport device for carrying a plurality of signatures, a plurality of signature feeding devices at spaced locations along said transport device each discharging a folded signature in an at least partially opened state onto said transport device, insert feeding means at an inserting stage between an adjacent Pair of signature feeding locations for individually feeding inserts onto the signatures already assembled thereat as said assembled signatures are brought by said transport device to the location of said insert feeding means, insert catching means at said inserting stage, and insert adjusting means operable upon each feeding of an insert onto the assembled signatures by said insert feeding means for moving only said insert a predetermined amount relative to said signatures and in a direction parallel to the direction of movement of said transport device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
Apparatus for tipping inserts on a signature gathering device comprising in combination, a transport device for carrying a plurality of signatures, a plurality of signature feeding devices at spaced locations along said transport device each discharging a folded signature in an at least partially opened state onto said transport device, insert feeding means at an inserting stage between an adjacent Pair of signature feeding locations for individually feeding inserts onto the signatures already assembled thereat as said assembled signatures are brought by said transport device to the location of said insert feeding means, insert catching means at said inserting stage, and insert adjusting means operable upon each feeding of an insert onto the assembled signatures by said insert feeding means for moving only said insert a predetermined amount relative to said signatures and in a direction parallel to the direction of movement of said transport device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said transport device conveys said signatures in a horizontal direction, both said signature feeding devices and said insert feeding means feeding said signatures and said inserts respectively in a vertical direction, and said adjusting means adjusting the horizontal position of said insert relative to said signatures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said insert catching means comprises a rail extending in the direction of movement of said signatures by said transport device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said adjusting means comprises a lever revolvable about a pivot and means for revolving said lever about its pivot for each insert fed by said insert feeding means onto said assembled signatures, said lever having a portion thereof which moves said insert relative to said signatures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which said revolvable lever is resiliently spring in a direction transverse to its plane of turning.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 5 which further includes a binding device having a driver part moving in translation and periodically acting to revolve said lever.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which said driver part comprises a rotatable roller.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 4 which further includes a spring connected to said lever for restoring said lever to an initial position after its motion to adjust the position of said insert.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 4 which further includes means for adjusting the pivot point of said lever.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |