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Paddle wheel retard feeder
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1980-11-03
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Granted: 1983-05-03
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Expires: 2000-11-03
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for feeding individual substrates from the top of a stack of substrates upon demand includes a first paddle wheel mounted above the substrate stack and adapted to forward a substrate from the stack in a predetermined direction and a second paddle wheel downstream from the first paddle wheel that is adapted to continue movement of the substrate in the predetermined direction. A friction retard roller is positioned opposite to and forms a nip with the second paddle wheel in order to inhibit multi-feeding of substrates. A second embodiment includes a single paddle wheel that acts in combination with a high friction surfaced guide member to feed substrates individually from a stack.
Inventors
- 👤 Morton Silverberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H3/00; B65H3/02; B65H3/06; B65H3/0638
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A substrate sheet feeding apparatus, comprising: at least one high friction tipped member movable in a path so as to intersect with the plane of a substrate to be fed and apply a normal force thereto; means for moving said high friction tipped member through said path; and intercept means for relieving said normal force after the initial contact of said friction tipped member with said substrate by lifting said friction tipped member out of contact with said substrate sheet before said normal force reaches a maximum value.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A substrate sheet feeding apparatus, comprising: at least one high friction tipped member movable in a path so as to intersect with the plane of a substrate to be fed and apply a normal force thereto; means for moving said high friction tipped member through said path; and intercept means for relieving said normal force after the initial contact of said friction tipped member with said substrate by lifting said friction tipped member out of contact with said substrate sheet before said normal force reaches a maximum value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including a second assembly of friction tipped members located beyond the initial position of the substrate lead edge, said second assembly forming a working nip with a friction surfaced substrate member and contacting said substrate out of phase with said at least one friction tipped member.
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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) | 1986-05-02 | 1986-11-01 | 1987-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-02 | 1990-11-01 | 1991-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-02 | 1994-11-01 | 1995-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |