US3701176A
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Press to binder transfer system
Assignee: AB Dick Co
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Filing: 1971-07-29
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1991-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A transfer system for transferring collated signatures from a continuously operating collating press to a synchronously operating binder wherein a transfer conveyor means transfers the collated signatures from the press to the binder and a divert system is provided for diverting signatures from the transfer conveyor means when the binder is shut down thereby enabling the press to continue to operate. A synchronizing system is provided for re-starting the binder and establishing synchronism with the press and the transfer conveyor without stopping either the press or the transfer conveyor.
Inventors
- 👤 James F Procter
- 👤 Henry R Mebus
- 👤 Robert J De Young
- 👤 Joseph Coviello
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H5/00; B65H5/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A transfer system for transferring collated signatures from a press to a binder, said system comprising: press conveyor means operatively connected to said press for delivering signatures from said press, binder conveyor means operatively connected to said binder for feeding signatures to said binder, transfer conveyor means for transferring signatures from said press conveyor means to said binder conveyor means, first motor means for driving said press and second motor means for driving said binder, drive means for operating said press, said binder and said conveyor means as a synchronous unit, divert means for diverting signatures on said conveyor means away from said binder, said drive means including means operatiVe to interrupt said synchronous operation whereby said binder may be operated by said second motor independently of said press, means operative to actuate said divert means when said synchronous operation is interrupted, and means for re-establishing the synchronous operation of said binder while said press is being driven by said first motor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A transfer system for transferring collated signatures from a press to a binder, said system comprising: press conveyor means operatively connected to said press for delivering signatures from said press, binder conveyor means operatively connected to said binder for feeding signatures to said binder, transfer conveyor means for transferring signatures from said press conveyor means to said binder conveyor means, first motor means for driving said press and second motor means for driving said binder, drive means for operating said press, said binder and said conveyor means as a synchronous unit, divert means for diverting signatures on said conveyor means away from said binder, said drive means including means operatiVe to interrupt said synchronous operation whereby said binder may be operated by said second motor independently of said press, means operative to actuate said divert means when said synchronous operation is interrupted, and means for re-establishing the synchronous operation of said binder while said press is being driven by said first motor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said transfer conveyor means is driven by said first motor when said synchronous operation is interrupted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said means for re-establishing synchronous operation includes speed control means for controlling the speed relationship of said first and second motors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 3 wherein said means for re-establishing synchronous operation further includes means for controlling the phase relationship of said conveyor means.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of feeding signatures from a press to a binder wherein transfer means is provided to receive signatures from the press and deliver the signatures to the binder, said method comprising the steps of operating the press, binder and transfer means in synchronism whereby signatures are continuously fed from the press to the binder until it is desired to stop the binder, stopping the binder while continuing to operate the press, diverting the signatures delivered by the press away from the binder while the binder is stopped, re-starting the binder, re-establishing synchronism between the binder, the press and the transfer means while continuing to divert the signatures away from the binder, discontinuing diverting the signatures away from the binder upon establishing synchronism, and operating the press, binder and transfer means as a synchronous unit while synchronously feeding signatures to the binder.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of feeding signatures from a press to a binder wherein transfer means is provided to receive signatures from the press and deliver the signatures to the binder, said method comprising the steps of operating the press, binder and transfer means in synchronism whereby signatures are continuously fed from the press to the binder until it is desired to stop the binder, stopping the binder while continuing to operate the press, diverting the signatures delivered by the press away from the binder while the binder is stopped, re-starting the binder, re-establishing synchronism between the binder, the press and the transfer means while continuing to divert the signatures away from the binder, discontinuing diverting the signatures away from the binder upon establishing synchronism, and operating the press, binder and transfer means as a synchronous unit while synchronously feeding signatures to the binder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said transfer means is driven by said press when said binder is stopped.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 6 wherein the step of re-establishing synchronism includes the step of establishing synchronous speed between the binder and the press and synchronous phase relationship between the binder and the transfer means.
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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |