US4442769A
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Staging apparatus used in a sheet feeding environment
Assignee: NCR Voyix Corp
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Filing: 1981-12-24
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Granted: 1984-04-17
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Expires: 2001-12-24
Abstract
Abstract A sheet feeding apparatus having a track for guiding a sheet therein, with the track having an upstream end and a downstream end, and with a staging area located therebetween. Transport rollers are used for moving a sheet from the upstream end towards the downstream end. The apparatus also comprises control means including a stationary member and a moveable member located at the staging area; the moveable member is moveable between first and second positions with regard to said stationary member and one of the transport rollers. The moveable member, when in the first position, is operatively uncoupled from a transport roller and is operatively coupled to said stationary member to stop a sheet therebetween at the staging area, and the moveable member, when in the second position, is operatively uncoupled from the stationary member and is operatively coupled to one of the transport rollers to move the sheet from the staging area towards the downstream end. The control means also includes actuators for moving the moveable member between the first and second positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Fredrik L. N. Kallin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:58
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/07; G06K13/077
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
254 words
A sheet feeding apparatus comprising: means for guiding a sheet therein; said guiding means having an upstream end and a downstream end, with a staging area located therebetween; means for moving a said sheet from said upstream end towards said downstream end; control means including a stationary member and a moveable member located at said staging area; said moveable member being moveable between first and second positions with regard to said stationary member and said moving means; said moveable member when in said first position being operatively uncoupled from said moving means and being operatively coupled to said stationary member to stop a said sheet therebetween at said staging area, and said moveable member when in said second position being operatively uncoupled from said stationary member and being operatively coupled to said moving means to move said sheet from said staging area towards said downstream end; said control means also including means for moving said moveable member between said first and second position; a utilization device located downstream from said staging area to receive a said sheet from said staging area; and said control means also including means for determining the length of a said sheet which becomes positioned at said utilization device; said control means also responding to said determining means so as to enable said moving means to stop a subsequent sheet at said staging area so that the leading edge of said subsequent sheet is positioned at a predetermined distance from the trailing edge of said sheet at said utilization device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
254 words
A sheet feeding apparatus comprising: means for guiding a sheet therein; said guiding means having an upstream end and a downstream end, with a staging area located therebetween; means for moving a said sheet from said upstream end towards said downstream end; control means including a stationary member and a moveable member located at said staging area; said moveable member being moveable between first and second positions with regard to said stationary member and said moving means; said moveable member when in said first position being operatively uncoupled from said moving means and being operatively coupled to said stationary member to stop a said sheet therebetween at said staging area, and said moveable member when in said second position being operatively uncoupled from said stationary member and being operatively coupled to said moving means to move said sheet from said staging area towards said downstream end; said control means also including means for moving said moveable member between said first and second position; a utilization device located downstream from said staging area to receive a said sheet from said staging area; and said control means also including means for determining the length of a said sheet which becomes positioned at said utilization device; said control means also responding to said determining means so as to enable said moving means to stop a subsequent sheet at said staging area so that the leading edge of said subsequent sheet is positioned at a predetermined distance from the trailing edge of said sheet at said utilization device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
137 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said utilization device comprises: means for detecting the leading edge of a said sheet thereat to produce a presence signal; and means for printing on a said sheet; said printing means including second means for moving a said sheet in printing relationship with said printing means and also including a drive roller; said presence signal being used by said control means to energize said second moving means for moving a said sheet in said printing relationship; said first named moving means including drive rollers having a coefficient of friction which is less than the coefficient of friction of said drive roller of said second moving means to enable said second moving means to control the movement of a said sheet at said printing means for said printing relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 in which said second moving means also includes: a pinch roller located on one side of said guiding means; a toggle member having thereon said pinch roller of said second moving means; and means for moving said pinch roller on said toggle member between operative and inoperative positions with respect to said drive roller of said second moving means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which determining means includes a plurality of detectors placed along said guiding means to detect the location of the trailing edge of said sheet which becomes positioned at said utilization device.
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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) | 1987-04-17 | 1987-10-17 | 1988-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-17 | 1991-10-17 | 1992-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-17 | 1995-10-17 | 1996-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |