US3908829A
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Selector apparatus for record sheets
Assignee: Pentacon GmbH Foto und Feinwerktechnik
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Filing: 1974-04-12
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-04-12
Abstract
Abstract For removing a desired record sheet from a stack of such sheets, each sheet having slots, notches or holes therein, an apparatus is provided comprising a housing, a support for the stack within the housing, vertical selector pins for engagement in said slots, notches or holes and means for moving the selector pins thereby to engage and remove a desired record sheet from the stack.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Muller
- 👤 Lothar Hoffmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:17
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K21/00; G06K21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
In an apparatus for removing a desired record sheet from a stack of such sheets laid horizontally one upon another, each of said sheets having thereon identification means selected from the group consisting of slots, notches and holes, said apparatus comprising a housing and means within said housing for supporting said stack, the provision of: a. a plurality of vertical selection pins positioned within the housing and movable vertically for engagement in said identification means; and b. means for moving one or more of said selector pins horizontally according to the record sheet desired, to remove said desired record sheet from said stack, wherein the selector pins are arranged in several groups for the removal of said desired record sheet by stages.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
In an apparatus for removing a desired record sheet from a stack of such sheets laid horizontally one upon another, each of said sheets having thereon identification means selected from the group consisting of slots, notches and holes, said apparatus comprising a housing and means within said housing for supporting said stack, the provision of: a. a plurality of vertical selection pins positioned within the housing and movable vertically for engagement in said identification means; and b. means for moving one or more of said selector pins horizontally according to the record sheet desired, to remove said desired record sheet from said stack, wherein the selector pins are arranged in several groups for the removal of said desired record sheet by stages.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein each selector pin is guided horizontally on a spring loaded push and drive rod acted upon by a cam disc.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the push rod is detachably connected with the drive rod by means of a spring loaded pawl, the detent pawl being mounted pivotably on the drive rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein for the deflection of the detent pawl a spring loaded pin is provided acted upon by a pulling electro-magnet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the drive rod possess a sleeve in which the selector pin is vertically movably mounted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus according to claim 5, wherein each selector pin has a recess for the reception of one end of an angled-off lever pivotable about a pivot point secured to the housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the lever is connected with and acted upon by a pulling electro-magnet and is spring loaded by a spring attached at one end to the lever and at the other end to the housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the pulling electro-magnet is connected with a micro-switch, which is operable by the drive rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein at least one group of said selector pins is mounted on a horizontally movable support and each selector pin of said group is arranged in a sleeve for movement vertically by means of an angled-off lever arranged pivotably on this support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the lever is connected with a pulling electro-magnet and is spring loaded by means of a spring secured at one end to the lever and at the other end to the support.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the stack is accommodated in a cassette which comprises a base, openings in said base of slot form for the selector pins and a removable side, and in the region of the initial position of the selector pins there is a lift which is provided to receive the cassette and which is lowerable on to the selector pins.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus according to claim 11, wherein in the region of the upper position of the lift there are arranged pins which are capable of engaging in recesses on the removable side of the cassette to remove said side from the cassette upon the lowering of the cassette on to the selector pins.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |