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US3879032A
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Sheet distributor device
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1973-12-19
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1993-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A sheet distributor device capable of automatically distributing and collating thin sheets of paper, metal, plastics or the like comprises sheet conveyor means, a sheet distributor tray including a plurality of tray members disposed in a multi-step form, and sheet distributor means for distributing sheets on the tray members. The entrance of the sheet distributor tray is adapted to be wider when the sheets are distributed onto the tray members by the sheet distributor means.
Inventors
- 👤 Reiji Shirahase
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:32
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C3/00; B65; B65H; B65H29/00; B65H29/58; B65H29/60; B65H39/00; B65H39/10; B65H39/11; B65H2408/00; B65H2408/10; B65H2408/11; B65H2408/113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A sheet distributor device comprising: sheet conveyor means; a plurality of tray members; tray supporting members having a plurality of stages for receiving said tray members; means for distributing sheets onto said tray members; and means for shifting said tray members; said tray members being shiftable by said shifting means from one to another of the stages of said supporting member by two or more stages to provide, between the shifted tray and the adjacent tray, a wider entrance for a sheet material through which said sheet distributing means distributes the sheet material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A sheet distributor device comprising: sheet conveyor means; a plurality of tray members; tray supporting members having a plurality of stages for receiving said tray members; means for distributing sheets onto said tray members; and means for shifting said tray members; said tray members being shiftable by said shifting means from one to another of the stages of said supporting member by two or more stages to provide, between the shifted tray and the adjacent tray, a wider entrance for a sheet material through which said sheet distributing means distributes the sheet material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
A sheet distributor device comprising: sheet conveyor means; a plurality of tray members; tray supporting members having a plurality of stages for receiving said tray members; means for distributing sheets onto said tray members; and means for shifting said tray members; said tray members being shiftable by said shifting means from one to another of the stages of said supporting member by two or more stages to provide, between the shifted tray and the adjacent tray, a wider entrance for a sheet material through which said sheet distributing means distributes the sheet material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
A sheet distributor device comprising: sheet conveyor means; a plurality of tray members; tray supporting members having a plurality of stages for receiving said tray members; means for distributing sheets onto said tray members; and means for shifting said tray members; said tray members being shiftable by said shifting means from one to another of the stages of said supporting member by two or more stages to provide, between the shifted tray and the adjacent tray, a wider entrance for a sheet material through which said sheet distributing means distributes the sheet material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A sheet distributor device according to claim 1 wherein said sheet conveyor means includes a sheet guide member for guiding a sheet to said tray members, said sheet guide member being selectively movable to control the falling position of the sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A sheet distributor device according to claim 1, wherein said sheet distributor means distributes sheets onto successive ones of said tray members, whereafter said sheet distributor means distributes subsequent sheets onto successive ones of said tray members beginning with the last one of said tray members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sheet distributor device according to claim 1, wherein said tray supporting means includes a saw-toothed receiving portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A sheet distributor device according to claim 1, wherein said tray members are inclined to provide uniform arrangement of leading edges and lateral edges of sheets thereon.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |