US4632533A
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Off-set nip roll decurler
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1985-04-01
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Granted: 1986-12-30
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Expires: 2005-04-01
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus in which sheet material is decurled. The apparatus includes off-set nips for reverse bending a sheet. As the sheet leaves a fuser, it is directed into one of two channels toward an off-set nip depending on the curl in the sheet. The off-set nip in conjunction with an output baffle reverse bends the sheet.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale W. Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:50
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/6555; G03G15/6573; G03G15/6576; B; B65; B65H; B65H23/00; B65H23/04; B65H23/34; B65H5/00; B65H5/36; G03G2215/00; G03G2215/00362; G03G2215/00367; G03G2215/00417; G03G2215/00421; G03G2215/00535; G03G2215/00662
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for decurling sheet material, including: first and second guide baffle means for receiving sheets to be decurled; partition means positioned within said first and second baffles, said partition means having dual beveled surfaces adapted to direct sheets received by said first and second guide baffle means into one of two paths depending on the direction and amount of curl in the sheets; off-set nip means for receiving sheets being transported in either of said two paths and driving the sheets at a predetermined angle; and output baffle means positioned adjacent said off-set nip, said output baffle means having a beveled edge adapted to work in combination with said off-set nip means to apply reverse bending to sheets as they are driven into said beveled edge of said output baffle means by said off-set nip means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for decurling sheet material, including: first and second guide baffle means for receiving sheets to be decurled; partition means positioned within said first and second baffles, said partition means having dual beveled surfaces adapted to direct sheets received by said first and second guide baffle means into one of two paths depending on the direction and amount of curl in the sheets; off-set nip means for receiving sheets being transported in either of said two paths and driving the sheets at a predetermined angle; and output baffle means positioned adjacent said off-set nip, said output baffle means having a beveled edge adapted to work in combination with said off-set nip means to apply reverse bending to sheets as they are driven into said beveled edge of said output baffle means by said off-set nip means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said off-set nip means comprises a drive roll and an idler roll with said idler roll being spring biased against said drive roll.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said first and second guide baffle means includes sheet stripping means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
176 words
A printing machine adapted to produce copies on sheets fed through a plurality of processing stations in the machine including a fuser, the machine having a sheet decurling device for removing curl in the sheets after they have left the fuser, said sheet decurling device comprising: first and second guide baffle means for receiving sheets to be decurled; partition means positioned within said first and second baffles, said partition means having dual beveled surfaces adapted to direct sheets received by said first and second guide baffle means into one of two paths depending on the direction and amount of curl in the sheets; off-set nip means for receiving sheets being transported in either of said two paths and driving the sheets at a predetermined angle; and output baffle means positioned adjacent said off-set nip, said output baffle means having a beveled edge adapted to work in combination with said off-set nip means to apply reverse bending to sheets as they are driven into said beveled edge of said output baffle means by said off-set nip means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
176 words
A printing machine adapted to produce copies on sheets fed through a plurality of processing stations in the machine including a fuser, the machine having a sheet decurling device for removing curl in the sheets after they have left the fuser, said sheet decurling device comprising: first and second guide baffle means for receiving sheets to be decurled; partition means positioned within said first and second baffles, said partition means having dual beveled surfaces adapted to direct sheets received by said first and second guide baffle means into one of two paths depending on the direction and amount of curl in the sheets; off-set nip means for receiving sheets being transported in either of said two paths and driving the sheets at a predetermined angle; and output baffle means positioned adjacent said off-set nip, said output baffle means having a beveled edge adapted to work in combination with said off-set nip means to apply reverse bending to sheets as they are driven into said beveled edge of said output baffle means by said off-set nip means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The machine of claim 4, wherein said off-set nip means comprises a drive roll and an idler roll with said idler roll being spring biased against said drive roll.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The machine of claim 5, wherein said first and second guide baffle means includes sheet stripping means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The machine of claim 4, wherein one of two paths through said decurler is automatically selected as the sheet material leaves the fuser.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
95 words
A printing machine adapted to produce copies on sheets fed through a plurality of processing stations in the machine, the machine having a sheet decurling device for removing curl in sheets before they exit the machine, said decurler device comprising: means for receiving sheets in transit within the machine; and means for automatically selecting one of two paths through said decurler device for each sheet in transit within the machine and wherein the automatic selection of one of said two paths depends upon whether the sheets have toward image curl or away from image curl.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
95 words
A printing machine adapted to produce copies on sheets fed through a plurality of processing stations in the machine, the machine having a sheet decurling device for removing curl in sheets before they exit the machine, said decurler device comprising: means for receiving sheets in transit within the machine; and means for automatically selecting one of two paths through said decurler device for each sheet in transit within the machine and wherein the automatic selection of one of said two paths depends upon whether the sheets have toward image curl or away from image curl.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The printing machine of claim 8, wherein sheets traveling in said two paths are initially decurled in one of two directions.
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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) | 1989-12-29 | 1990-06-30 | 1990-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-29 | 1994-06-30 | 1994-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-29 | 1998-06-30 | 1998-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |