US4235360A
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Bi-directional pin feed apparatus
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1978-07-31
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Granted: 1980-11-25
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Expires: 1998-07-31
Abstract
Abstract A pin feed apparatus is provided for a printing machine of the type including a main frame and a printing station. The pin feed apparatus is capable of feeding marginally punched record material past the printing station and includes a shaft rotatably mounted to the main frame, a platen mounted about the shaft for rotation therewith, and a pin wheel feeding device for feeding marginally punched record material disposed about the platen past the printing station. The pin wheel feeding device includes a housing coupled to the shaft adjacent an end of the platen for rotation therewith. The housing has a plurality of openings formed therein and the pin wheel feeding device further includes a cam member fixed in position relative to the housing and a plurality of pins disposed within the housing in respective alignment with the plurality of openings. The pins cooperate with the cam member during rotation of the housing to project from their respective openings for a predetermined segment of their path of circumferential movement. The pin feed apparatus further includes guide means connected to the frame and including a pair of guide members positioned on either side of the path of circumferential movement of the pins. The guide members are located adjacent the predetermined segment to define a gap between each guide member and the housing through which record material is advanced during rotation of the shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo Levinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H20/00; B65H20/20; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/26; B41J11/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
234 words
In a printing device including a main frame and a printing station, a bi-directional pin feed apparatus for selectively feeding marginally punched record material in opposite directions past said printing station comprising: a shaft reversibly rotatably mounted to said main frame; a platen mounted about said shaft for rotation therewith; a pin wheel feeding device for feeding marginally punched record material disposed about said platen in opposite directions past said printing station, said pin wheel feeding device including a housing coupled to said shaft adjacent an end of said platen for rotation therewith, said housing having a plurality of openings formed therein, said pin wheel feeding device further including a cam member fixed in position relative to said housing and a plurality of pins disposed within said housing in respective alignment with said plurality of openings, said pins cooperating with said cam member during rotation of said housing to project from their respective openings for a single predetermined segment of their path of circumferential movement, said predetermined segment being predominately vertically downward; and guide means connected to said main frame and including a pair of guide members positioned on either side of said single predetermined segment of the path of circumferential movement of said pins, said guide members being spaced from said housing to define a gap therebetween through which perforated record material is advanced during rotation of said shaft by the projecting pins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
234 words
In a printing device including a main frame and a printing station, a bi-directional pin feed apparatus for selectively feeding marginally punched record material in opposite directions past said printing station comprising: a shaft reversibly rotatably mounted to said main frame; a platen mounted about said shaft for rotation therewith; a pin wheel feeding device for feeding marginally punched record material disposed about said platen in opposite directions past said printing station, said pin wheel feeding device including a housing coupled to said shaft adjacent an end of said platen for rotation therewith, said housing having a plurality of openings formed therein, said pin wheel feeding device further including a cam member fixed in position relative to said housing and a plurality of pins disposed within said housing in respective alignment with said plurality of openings, said pins cooperating with said cam member during rotation of said housing to project from their respective openings for a single predetermined segment of their path of circumferential movement, said predetermined segment being predominately vertically downward; and guide means connected to said main frame and including a pair of guide members positioned on either side of said single predetermined segment of the path of circumferential movement of said pins, said guide members being spaced from said housing to define a gap therebetween through which perforated record material is advanced during rotation of said shaft by the projecting pins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The pin feed apparatus of claim 1, wherein said guide means further comprises: a bar to which said pair of guide members are mounted; and means for mounting said bar to said main frame such that the longitudinal axis of said bar is parallel to that of said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pin feed apparatus of claim 2, wherein said guide members are slidably mounted on said bar for movement along the longitudinal extent of said bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pin feed apparatus of claim 3, wherein said bar is rotatably mounted about its axis whereby the assembly comprised of said guide members and said bar is swivelable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The pin feed apparatus of claim 4, wherein there are a pair of pin wheel feeding devices having their housings respectively coupled to said shaft adjacent opposing ends of said platen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The pin feed apparatus of claim 5, wherein there are at least two pairs of guide members mounted on said bar, each pair being associated with a particular one of said pin wheel feeding devices.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pin feed apparatus of claim 6, wherein there are more than two pairs of guide members mounted on said bar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pin feed apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pair of guide members include means for maintaining such members spaced at least a predetermined distance apart.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The pin feed apparatus of claim 1 or claim 8, in combination with a card guide mounted to a carriage assembly of said printing device, said card guide being substantially coextensive in length with said platen.
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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) | 1983-11-25 | 1984-05-26 | 1984-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-25 | 1988-05-26 | 1988-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-25 | 1992-05-26 | 1992-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |