US4569622A
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Apparatus for depositing sheets in a pile
Assignee: Bielomatik Leuze GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1983-05-18
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Granted: 1986-02-11
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Expires: 2003-05-18
Abstract
Abstract Overlapped sheets are conveyed against a stop to form piles, a plurality of the stops being provided on a starwheel. The leading edge of each forming pile is carried by carrier fingers operatively associated with the stops, most of the pile being carried over the actual pile table by a support element, which projects in ramp-like sloping manner through the table plane. The pile can be removed by a gripper after lowering the support element, while a new pile forms on a carrier finger swung in by rotation of the starwheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Buck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H31/00; B65H31/30; B65H31/3036; B65H31/3045; B65H31/32; B65H2301/00; B65H2301/40; B65H2301/42; B65H2301/422; B65H2301/4224; B65H2301/42242
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
An apparatus for sequentially forming and removing aligned piles of sheets formed from a stream of overlapping sheets transported to the apparatus in a flow direction, the apparatus comprising: a pile removal device having removal means for removing each completed pile along a removal plane; support means movable between a raised position over the removal plane for supporting at least a central portion of each forming pile and a lowered position at least as low as the removal plane; carrier means for carrying the leading edge of each forming pile in a plane over each previously formed pile, during substantially all of pile formation, the carrier means having a carrier finger with an inclined surface; stop face means operatively associated with the carrier means, disposed adjacent to the carrier finger and movable toward the carrier finger into a sheet engaging position in which the stop face means, apart from the carrier means, enables aligned formation of the leading edge of each pile; and, the stop face means and the carrier means being each movable into the sheet engaging position in the sheet flow direction from below and from above, respectively, during continuous sheet flow and being movable out of the sheet engaging position in the sheet flow direction one after another prior to removal of each complete pile.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
218 words
An apparatus for sequentially forming and removing aligned piles of sheets formed from a stream of overlapping sheets transported to the apparatus in a flow direction, the apparatus comprising: a pile removal device having removal means for removing each completed pile along a removal plane; support means movable between a raised position over the removal plane for supporting at least a central portion of each forming pile and a lowered position at least as low as the removal plane; carrier means for carrying the leading edge of each forming pile in a plane over each previously formed pile, during substantially all of pile formation, the carrier means having a carrier finger with an inclined surface; stop face means operatively associated with the carrier means, disposed adjacent to the carrier finger and movable toward the carrier finger into a sheet engaging position in which the stop face means, apart from the carrier means, enables aligned formation of the leading edge of each pile; and, the stop face means and the carrier means being each movable into the sheet engaging position in the sheet flow direction from below and from above, respectively, during continuous sheet flow and being movable out of the sheet engaging position in the sheet flow direction one after another prior to removal of each complete pile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the support means projects upwardly to form a sloping ramp over the removal plane in the raised position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the support means comprises structure pivotable about a horizontal axis disposed at the upstream end of the support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a starwheel member mounted for stepwise rotation about a horizontal axis, a plurality of said carrier means being spaced about the circumference of the starwheel member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the rotatable member is positioned almost directly above the leading edge of the forming piles and the carrier means are fitted substantially tangentially on the circumference of the rotatable member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the carrier means have a substantially triangular shape, tapered in a direction opposite to the sheet flow direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the carrier members each comprise a roughened surface forming a stop for the leading edges of the conveyed sheets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the support means is mounted for pivotal movement about an axis positioned below the removal plane enabling movement of the support means and stop face means between an operative position above the removal plane and an inoperative position below the removal plane.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the support means is mounted for downward movement together with the stop member, prior to removal of each completed pile.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the support means comprises spring means for resilient positioning means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the stop face means comprises a member mounted for rotation about an axis positioned substantially directly above the leading edge of the forming piles.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the axis of the rotatable member is substantially horizontal and transverse to the sheet flow direction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the pile removal device comprises a pile table in the removal plane, through which the support means is movable and on which completed piles are disposed prior to removal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the pile removal device comprises a pile table in the removal plane, through which the support means is movable and on which completed piles are disposed prior to removal.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
247 words
An apparatus for sequentially forming and removing aligned piles of sheets formed from a stream of overlapping sheets transported to the apparatus in a flow direction, the apparatus comprising: a pile removal device having removal means for removing each completed pile along a removal plane; support means movable between a raised position over the removal plane for supporting at least a central portion of each forming pile and a lowered position at least as low as the removal plane; carrier means for carrying the leading edge of each forming pile in a plane over each previously formed pile, during substantially all of pile formation, the carrier means having a carrier finger with an inclined surface; the carrier means having a substantially triangular shape, tapered in a direct opposite to the sheet flow direction and chamfered in a direction transverse to the sheet flow direction; stop face means operatively associated with the carrier means, disposed adjacent to the carrier finger and movable toward the carrier finger into a sheet engaging position in which the stop face means, apart from the carrier means, enables aligned formation of the leading edge of each pile; and, the stop face means and the carrier means being each movable into the sheet engaging position in the sheet flow direction from below and from above, respectively, during continuous sheet flow and being movable out of the sheet engaging position in the sheet flow direction one after another prior to removal of each complete pile.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
247 words
An apparatus for sequentially forming and removing aligned piles of sheets formed from a stream of overlapping sheets transported to the apparatus in a flow direction, the apparatus comprising: a pile removal device having removal means for removing each completed pile along a removal plane; support means movable between a raised position over the removal plane for supporting at least a central portion of each forming pile and a lowered position at least as low as the removal plane; carrier means for carrying the leading edge of each forming pile in a plane over each previously formed pile, during substantially all of pile formation, the carrier means having a carrier finger with an inclined surface; the carrier means having a substantially triangular shape, tapered in a direct opposite to the sheet flow direction and chamfered in a direction transverse to the sheet flow direction; stop face means operatively associated with the carrier means, disposed adjacent to the carrier finger and movable toward the carrier finger into a sheet engaging position in which the stop face means, apart from the carrier means, enables aligned formation of the leading edge of each pile; and, the stop face means and the carrier means being each movable into the sheet engaging position in the sheet flow direction from below and from above, respectively, during continuous sheet flow and being movable out of the sheet engaging position in the sheet flow direction one after another prior to removal of each complete pile.
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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) | 1989-02-10 | 1989-08-12 | 1990-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-10 | 1993-08-12 | 1994-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-10 | 1997-08-12 | 1998-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |