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Device for feeding adhesive strips to a franking machine
Assignee: Francotyp Postalia GmbH
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Filing: 1973-04-18
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1993-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A device for feeding adhesive strips to a franking machine is provided with a feed mechanism which draws an adhesive strip to be printed from a storage roll and feeds it to the printing mechanism of a franking machine. A manually adjusting means including a cam disc is operable to actuate the feed mechanism to determine the length of adhesive strip to be fed to the franking machine.
Inventors
- 👤 Horst Denzin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:29
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07B; G07B17/00; G07B17/00459; G07B17/00508; G07B17/00185; G07B17/00193; G07B2017/0025; G07B2017/00612; G07B2017/0062; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S83/00; Y10S83/902; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/444; Y10T83/4539; Y10T83/4541; Y10T83/4587; Y10T83/4592; Y10T83/889; Y10T83/896
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A device for infinitely adjusting within a given adjusting range the length of adhesive strips in a franking machine having a printing mechanism, the adhesive strips being drawn from a storage roll and, after having been severed therefrom, being fed to the printing mechanism, along a given guiding path, comprising manual adjusting means adjustable for varying the travel length within a given adjustment range of adhesive strips that are to be issued by the franking machine, a trigger lever means for releasing travel of the adhesive strips, means for blocking said trigger lever means, means for arresting a cassette wherein the storage roll is received, and means for pivoting into and out of operating position a means defining the given guiding path.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A device for infinitely adjusting within a given adjusting range the length of adhesive strips in a franking machine having a printing mechanism, the adhesive strips being drawn from a storage roll and, after having been severed therefrom, being fed to the printing mechanism, along a given guiding path, comprising manual adjusting means adjustable for varying the travel length within a given adjustment range of adhesive strips that are to be issued by the franking machine, a trigger lever means for releasing travel of the adhesive strips, means for blocking said trigger lever means, means for arresting a cassette wherein the storage roll is received, and means for pivoting into and out of operating position a means defining the given guiding path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said adjusting means is operable in one setting range for releasing and in another range for locking said trigger lever means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
Device according to claim 2 including stop means cooperable with said trigger lever means for arresting in adjusted position the cassette wherein a storage roll is received.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the cassette is formed with a mouthpiece through which the adhesive strips are fed, and said manual adjusting means include means for outwardly pivoting said pressure roller out of the range of the mouthpiece of the cassette, said last mentioned means cooperating with a conveyor belt for advancing the adhesive strips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein said means for pivoting said strip guiding path means into and out of operating position comprises a lever transmission cooperating with said trigger level means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as claimed in claim 4, wherein said cassette is engageable at said mouthpiece thereof by said conveyor belt and by a pressure roller.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A device as claimed in claim 6, including a cutting device having a drive means and a clutch having a switch roller, said cassette mouthpiece being guidable to said cutting device, said cutting device drive means being actuable by said switch roller of said clutch for operating said cutting device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as claimed in claim 7, whereiN said cassette mouthpiece is provided with a rectangular guide passage for the adhesive strip, said guide passage being partly interrupted by an opening provided transversely thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said conveyor belt and said pressure roller engage in said opening.
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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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |