US3893665A
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Jogging and aligning apparatus for sorting and collating device
Assignee: EMF Corp
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Filing: 1973-11-26
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1993-11-26
Abstract
Abstract Jogging and aligning apparatus for a sorting and collating device in which jogging bars extend generally vertically along the side of a vertical stack of horizontally disposed copy bins. The position of each jogger bar with respect to the bins is adjustable to accommodate the particular size paper being used. An automatic actuated mechanism moves the jogger bars inwardly after every sorting cycle to align the paper copies and to make the stacks in the bins as even as possible. A backstop mechanism is adjustable in and out for engaging the leading edge of the sheets as they enter each bin.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald W Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H31/00; B65H31/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A sheet stack jogging and aligning mechanism for collator/sorter devices having a vertical stack of copy receiving bins, comprising: a. at least one generally vertically extending jogger bar on each side of said stack of bins, said jogger bars being attached top and bottom to pivotal support arms attached to said collator/sorter device, b. the bottom support arms comprising linkage arms for arcuately swinging said jogger bars inwardly and outwardly, c. said linkage arms being pivotally secured to a stationary plate below said stack of bins and detachably secured to a slide means located above said stationary plate so that by movement of said slide means said linkage arms may be swung outwardly or inwardly according to the direction of movement of said slide means, d. adjustable backstop means for engaging the leading edge of a sheet of paper when it enters a bin, and e. actuator-adjustor means for moving said slide means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A sheet stack jogging and aligning mechanism for collator/sorter devices having a vertical stack of copy receiving bins, comprising: a. at least one generally vertically extending jogger bar on each side of said stack of bins, said jogger bars being attached top and bottom to pivotal support arms attached to said collator/sorter device, b. the bottom support arms comprising linkage arms for arcuately swinging said jogger bars inwardly and outwardly, c. said linkage arms being pivotally secured to a stationary plate below said stack of bins and detachably secured to a slide means located above said stationary plate so that by movement of said slide means said linkage arms may be swung outwardly or inwardly according to the direction of movement of said slide means, d. adjustable backstop means for engaging the leading edge of a sheet of paper when it enters a bin, and e. actuator-adjustor means for moving said slide means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The jogging and aligning mechanism of claim 1 and in which the initial positioning of said jogger bars with respect to the side edges of paper copies in said bins is adjustable with said actuator-adjustor means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The jogging and aligning mechanism of claim 1 and in which there are a pair of jogger bars on each side of the stack of bins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The jogging and aligning mechanism of claim 1 and wherein said slide means is a plate with slots into which are disengageably received detent shafts from each of said linkage arms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The jogging and aligning mechanism of claim 4 and in which said actuator-adjustor means is a shaft means provided above said slide plate and to which is attached actuator means for moving said slide plate when said shaft is moved longitudinally.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The jogging and aligning mechanism of claim 5 and wherein one end of said shaft is attached to an eccentric mechanism for moving said shaft in either direction longitudinally.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The jogging and aligning mechanism of claim 6 and wherein said actuator is a bellcrank connected to a threaded trunnion block on said shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
The jogging and aligning mechanism of claim 7 and wherein a hand crank is provided at the other end of said shaft for rotating said shaft to relocate said trunnion and to thereby adjust the jogger bars to the width of paper to be received in said bins.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The jogging and aligning mechanism according to claim 1 and wherein said backstop is supporting by support bars above and beneath said stack of bins, said backstop being secured to slide members on each of said support bars.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The jogging and aligning mechanism of claim 9 and wherein said lower support bar has an adjustable stop means which can be removably engaged with the lower slide member for quickly sliding said backstop away from the paper copies to facilitate unloading.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The jogging and aligning mechanism of claim 10 and in which a handle means interconnects to said upper and lower slide members for conveniently moving said backstop.
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) | 1978-07-07 | 1979-01-06 | 1979-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-07 | 1983-01-06 | 1983-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-07 | 1987-01-06 | 1987-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |