公开(公告)号：US06962331B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-08

申请号：US10793119

申请日：2004-03-04

Applicant: Yuzo Matsumoto ,  Hiromichi Tsujino ,  Mitsushige Murata ,  Takako Hanada

Inventor： Yuzo Matsumoto ,  Hiromichi Tsujino ,  Mitsushige Murata ,  Takako Hanada

IPC: B65H29/14 ,  B65H31/30 ,  B65H33/08 ,  B65H37/04

CPC classification number: B65H31/3027 ,  B65H29/14 ,  B65H33/08 ,  B65H2301/16 ,  B65H2301/163 ,  B65H2301/4213 ,  B65H2511/414 ,  B65H2801/27 ,  B65H2220/01

Abstract: A sheet stacking apparatus which is capable of reliably sandwiching or catching sheets, and also capable of providing control so as to ensure reliable conveyance of succeeding sheets during the catching operation. A stack tray is provided downstream of a processing tray that stacks sheets. A position on the stacking surface of the stack tray at which the leading end of a sheet having its trailing end passing a discharging section, which discharges sheets toward the processing tray, contacts the stacking surface is lower in level than the highest portion of the processing tray. A swinging arm that discharges the sheets stacked on the processing tray to the stack tray is capable of selectively assuming a catching state in which a sheet discharged to the processing tray is caught by the swinging arm, and a non-catching state in which a sheet discharged to the processing tray is not caught by the swinging arm. The swinging arm is controlled to assume the non-catching state when the discharging section starts discharging a sheet, and switch to the catching state before the trailing end of the sheet discharged by the discharging section passes the swinging arm.

Abstract translation: 一种纸张堆垛装置，其能够可靠地夹住或抓住纸张，并且还能够提供控制，以便在捕捉操作期间确保后续纸张的可靠传送。 在堆叠纸张的处理托盘的下游提供堆叠托盘。 在堆叠托盘的堆叠表面上的位置，其中具有其后端的片材的前端通过排出部分的片材朝向处理托盘排出的片材接触堆叠表面的水平低于处理的最高部分 托盘。 将堆叠在处理托盘上的片材排出到堆叠托盘的摆动臂能够选择性地采取其中排出到处理托盘的片材被摆动臂卡住的捕获状态，以及不捕获状态，其中片材 排出到处理托盘不被摆臂卡住。 当排出部开始排出片材时，摆动臂被控制为处于非捕获状态，并且在由排出部件排出的片材的尾端通过摆臂之前切换到捕获状态。

公开(公告)号：US06959923B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-01

申请号：US10359787

申请日：2003-02-10

Applicant: Jerry Leitz ,  Arthur H. DePoi ,  Gary Comstock

Inventor： Jerry Leitz ,  Arthur H. DePoi ,  Gary Comstock

IPC: B65H31/06 ,  B65H29/14

CPC classification number: B65H31/06 ,  B65H2511/13 ,  B65H2511/222 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/02

Abstract: A method and device for stacking a plurality of vertically oriented mailpieces into a stack, wherein mailpieces are sequentially received into the back end of the stack. A paddle is used to support the front end of the stack in order to prevent the top mailpieces from falling forward. A conveyor belt is used to move the mailpieces in the stack and relieve the pack pressure so as to allow new mailpieces to join the stack. Information indicative of the mailpiece thickness is provided to a movement control module so that the conveyor belt is moved according to the thickness of the mailpieces received into the stack. As such, the pressure in the stack can be properly adjusted. The thickness information can be obtained from an upstream collator, for example.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将多个垂直定向的邮件堆叠成堆叠的方法和装置，其中邮件被顺序地接收到堆栈的后端。 为了防止顶部邮件向前倾斜，使用桨来支撑堆叠的前端。 传送带用于移动堆叠中的邮件，并释放包装压力，以允许新邮件加入堆叠。 将指示邮件厚度的信息提供给移动控制模块，使得传送带根据接收到堆叠中的邮件的厚度而移动。 因此，可以适当地调整堆叠中的压力。 例如，可以从上游整理机获得厚度信息。

公开(公告)号：US6135591A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-24

申请号：US932916

申请日：1997-09-18

Applicant: Kunihiko Ikeda ,  Kaneji Yamada

Inventor： Kunihiko Ikeda ,  Kaneji Yamada

IPC: B41J13/00 ,  B41J11/00 ,  B41J13/02 ,  B41J13/10 ,  B65H29/14 ,  B65H29/22 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B65H29/00 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: B65H29/14 ,  B41J11/005 ,  B41J13/106 ,  B65H29/22 ,  B65H2404/1441 ,  B65H2701/1313

Abstract: When discharging a sheet material from an image forming apparatus after completion of image formation, at least one spur roller for discharging the trailing edge of the sheet material downward is provided. Hence, it is possible to more stably discharge the sheet material than ever, and to arrange and mount sheets of the sheet material on a discharged-sheet tray in a manner better than ever.

Abstract translation: 在完成图像形成之后从图像形成装置中排出片状材料时，提供至少一个用于将片材的后缘向下排放的正齿辊。 因此，可以比以往更均匀地排出片材，并且以比以往更好的方式将片材的片材布置和安装在排出片材托盘上。

公开(公告)号：USH1805H

公开(公告)日：1999-10-05

申请号：US664582

申请日：1996-06-17

Applicant: Jason P. Rider ,  Russell C. Rackett ,  Joseph S. Vetromile ,  Geoffrey C. Williams

Inventor： Jason P. Rider ,  Russell C. Rackett ,  Joseph S. Vetromile ,  Geoffrey C. Williams

IPC: B41J13/10 ,  B65H29/14 ,  B65H29/22 ,  B65H29/68 ,  B65H29/70 ,  G03G15/00 ,  B65H29/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/6552 ,  B65H29/14 ,  B65H29/70 ,  G03G2215/00421

Abstract: This invention discloses a method and apparatus for properly placing copy sheets from a high speed copy machine into an exit tray. The invention utilizes a variable speed motor to control the rollers which reside at the end of the paper path. One or more paper guides mounted to the drive rollers, enable the motor to operate over a wide range of speeds, yet still work efficiently. The motor accelerates to its highest speed as the copy sheet enters the nip between the drive and idler rollers, and is decelerated to its slowest speed as the trailing edge of the copy sheet exits the nip. The trailing edge of the copy sheet then moves off of the roller and onto the paper guide. The speed of the motor can then be increased without having to wait for the copy sheet to move into the output area. This substantially reduces the period of time required to reproduce copies.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于将复印纸从高速复印机正确放置到出纸盘中的方法和装置。 本发明利用变速马达来控制位于纸路径末端的滚子。 安装到驱动辊上的一个或多个纸张导板使得电动机能够在宽范围的速度下操作，但仍然有效地工作。 当复印纸进入驱动器和惰辊之间的辊隙时，电机加速到最高速度，当复印纸的后缘离开辊隙时，电机减速到最慢的速度。 然后，复印纸的后边缘从辊子移开并移到纸张导板上。 然后可以增加电机的速度，而无需等待复印纸移动到输出区域。 这大大减少了复制副本所需的时间。

公开(公告)号：US5915686A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-29

申请号：US935339

申请日：1997-10-02

Applicant: Leonard Neifert ,  Mark Ricker

Inventor： Leonard Neifert ,  Mark Ricker

IPC: B65H29/14 ,  B65H43/04

CPC classification number: B65H29/145 ,  B65H2301/42132

Abstract: A document accumulator comprising for high-speed document assembly includes first and second pulleys, a first outer belt extending between the first and second pulleys for contacting and transporting a document, a second outer belt extending between the first and second pulleys, and extending generally parallel to and horizontally displaced from the first outer belt, for contacting and transporting a document, and an inner belt generally parallel to and horizontally displaced from both the first and second outer belts such that it lies between the first and second outer belts. A first side guide has a first vertical surface adjacent to a horizontal reach of the first outer belt, and a second side guide has a second vertical surface adjacent to a horizontal reach of the second outer belt. A belt-dampening table having a horizontal surface adjacent to a horizontal reach of the inner belt is provided for dampening oscillations of the inner belts which occur at high speeds. At least two ramps for performing over- and under-accumulation are each mounted on a shaft connected at each end to a rotating assembly. Cam-type release levers permit the rotating assemblies, and thus the ramps, to be rotated and translated without the use of tools.

Abstract translation: 一种用于高速文件组件的文件储存器包括第一和第二滑轮，在第一和第二滑轮之间延伸的用于接触和传送文件的第一外部皮带，在第一和第二滑轮之间延伸的第二外部皮带， 从第一外带传送到水平位置，用于接触和传送文件，以及大体平行于第一和第二外部带的水平移位的内部带，使得其位于第一和第二外部带之间。 第一侧引导件具有与第一外带的水平距离相邻的第一垂直表面，并且第二侧引导件具有与第二外带的水平距离相邻的第二垂直表面。 提供具有与内带的水平方向相邻的水平表面的带缓冲台，用于抑制以高速发生的内带的振荡。 至少两个用于执行过度积累和累积不足的斜面分别安装在每个端部连接到旋转组件的轴上。 凸轮式释放杆允许旋转组件，因此斜面在不使用工具的情况下旋转和平移。

公开(公告)号：US5711649A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-27

申请号：US292083

申请日：1994-08-16

Applicant: Andre Gerlier

Inventor： Andre Gerlier

IPC: B65H83/00 ,  B65H29/14 ,  B65H29/36 ,  B65H29/60 ,  B65H31/30 ,  G07B11/02 ,  G07D1/00 ,  G07D11/00 ,  G07F7/04 ,  B65H29/00

CPC classification number: B65H29/14 ,  B65H29/36 ,  B65H29/60 ,  G07D11/0006 ,  G07D11/0018 ,  G07D11/0027 ,  G07D11/009 ,  G07F7/04 ,  B65H2404/261 ,  B65H2404/2613

Abstract: An apparatus and method for stacking sheets on a stationary stack is disclosed comprising conveying a sheet to a roller and rolling the sheet onto the stack of sheets. The roller is preferably moved across the stack of sheets by a carriage while the sheet is being rolled onto the stack.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在固定堆叠上堆叠片材的设备和方法，包括将片材输送到辊子并将片材卷绕到片材堆上。 当薄板被卷绕到叠层上时，辊优选通过托架移动跨过纸叠。

公开(公告)号：US5700005A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-23

申请号：US636534

申请日：1996-04-23

Applicant: Hsi-Min Chen

Inventor： Hsi-Min Chen

IPC: B65H29/14 ,  B65H29/70

CPC classification number: B65H29/14 ,  B65H2801/06

Abstract: An apparatus for sheet feed-out control is provided on an automatic sheet feeder used in conjunction with scanners, fax machines, printers, copiers, and the like. The apparatus comprises a feed-in roller set for feeding the sheet into a scanning position where a scanning process is performed and a feed-out roller set for pulling the sheet away from the scanning position and delivering the sheet onto a receiving tray. A pivotal pressing member is pivotally affixed proximate to the feed-out rollers. The pivotal pressing member is pivotally turned by the sheet as the sheet is being fed out of the feed-out rollers. As the sheet is entirely fed out of the feed-out roller set, the pivotal pressing member presses down against the tail edge of the sheet, thus flipping the sheet off the feed-out roller set. Since the sheet can be placed flat on the receiving tray right after it is entirely fed out of the feed-out roller set, a stack of sheets after being scanned can be piled up neatly on the receiving tray. Further, since the feed-out roller set and the feed-in roller set can be made according to the same specification, manufacture cost is significantly reduced.

Abstract translation: 在与扫描仪，传真机，打印机，复印机等结合使用的自动供纸装置上设置纸张送出控制装置。 该装置包括用于将片材进给到执行扫描处理的扫描位置的馈入辊组，以及用于将片材从扫描位置拉出并将片材输送到接收盘上的送出辊组。 枢轴压紧构件在靠近送出辊的位置枢转地固定。 当片材从送出辊送出时，枢转按压构件被片材枢转转动。 当片材完全从送出辊组送出时，枢转按压部件压靠片材的尾部边缘，从而将片材从送出辊组中翻转。 由于纸张可以在完全送出送出辊组之后立即将纸张平放在收纸盘上，所以可以将扫描后的一叠纸张整齐地堆放在接收托盘上。 此外，由于可以根据相同的规格制造出料辊组和进料辊组，所以制造成本显着降低。

公开(公告)号：US5375825A

公开(公告)日：1994-12-27

申请号：US137558

申请日：1993-10-18

Applicant: James R. Kennish

Inventor： James R. Kennish

IPC: B65H29/14 ,  B65H43/06

CPC classification number: B65H29/145 ,  B65H2301/42132 ,  B65H2511/512

Abstract: An accumulator with first page hold feature having an accumulating area and a mechanism for feeding sheets of a first group of sheets to the accumulating area. An identifying mechanism is provided to identify the first sheet of a second group of sheets. The first sheet of said second group is fed but is stopped before the first sheet reaches the accumulating area. In the meantime, first group of sheets is released from the accumulating area and the first sheet of the second group is then released from its stopped position and fed to the accumulating area.

Abstract translation: 一种具有第一页面保持特征的累积器，具有累积区域和用于将第一组片材的片材供给到积聚区域的机构。 提供识别机构以识别第二组片材的第一片。 所述第二组的第一片材​​被送入，但是在第一片材到达积聚区域之前停止。 同时，第一组片材从累积区域释放，然后第二组的第一片材​​从其停止位置释放并进给到积聚区域。

公开(公告)号：US5288062A

公开(公告)日：1994-02-22

申请号：US888091

申请日：1992-05-26

Applicant: Charles D. Rizzolo ,  Barry P. Mandel ,  Joseph J. Ferrara ,  Anthony T. DeSanctis ,  Peter A. Mayfield ,  Brian Whaites ,  Jeffrey W. Ryan

Inventor： Charles D. Rizzolo ,  Barry P. Mandel ,  Joseph J. Ferrara ,  Anthony T. DeSanctis ,  Peter A. Mayfield ,  Brian Whaites ,  Jeffrey W. Ryan

IPC: B65H29/14 ,  B65H31/18 ,  B65H31/34 ,  B65H31/36 ,  B65H37/04 ,  G03G15/00 ,  B42B2/00 ,  B65H5/02 ,  B65H31/26

CPC classification number: B65H31/3027 ,  B65H29/14 ,  B65H31/18 ,  B65H31/34 ,  B65H2301/42262 ,  B65H2511/152 ,  B65H2801/27 ,  Y10S271/902

Abstract: An apparatus for stacking, registering and attaching one or multiple sets of electrophotographic printing machine output. The copy sheets are discharged from the machine and fall into an inclined compiling tray and are longitudinally registered by flexible, endless belts contacting the top surface of each sheet. Each sheet is then laterally shifted by a tamping mechanism which has upwardly flared baffle to corrugate the sheet as it is shifted to increase the sheet beam strength and facilitate easier and more complete registration. The discharge nip assembly which includes the flexible belts is vertically adjustable either based on discharged sheet count or in response to feedback from a stack height sensor so as to maintain optimum contact by the endless registration belt and allow for high capacity compiling. The compiling tray can also be adjustable. Once a complete set of sheets has been discharged and fully registered the stack is then attached by stapling or other means and is discharged from the compiling tray. The discharge nip and compiling tray then return to their home position to accept the next set of copy sheets.

Abstract translation: 用于堆叠，对准和附接一组或多组电子照相印刷机输出的装置。 复印纸从机器排出并落入倾斜的编制托盘中，并且通过与每张纸的顶表面接触的柔性环形带纵向配准。 然后，每个片材被一个捣实机构横向移动，该捣实机构具有向上扩张的挡板，以在片材移位时使片材波纹，以增加片材束强度，并促进更容易和更完整的配准。 包括柔性带的放电辊隙组件可以基于排出的纸张数量或者响应于来自堆叠高度传感器的反馈而垂直地调节，以便保持由环形定位带的最佳接触并允许高容量编译。 编辑托盘也可以调节。 一旦完整的纸张已经被排出并完全注册，则堆叠件然后通过装订或其它方式附着并从编辑盘排出。 放电压区和编译盘然后返回到其原始位置以接受下一组复印纸。

公开(公告)号：US5249793A

公开(公告)日：1993-10-05

申请号：US796965

申请日：1991-11-25

Applicant: Gert Scheufler

Inventor： Gert Scheufler

IPC: B65H29/14 ,  B65H29/52 ,  B65H31/26

CPC classification number: B65H29/14 ,  B65H29/52 ,  B65H2801/06

Abstract: In a guiding device for aligning sheets of paper (13) being stacked in a stacking tray (11) to which the sheets (13) are fed by means of a feeding mechanism (3, 5), deflectable fenders (25 and 26) are provided which are suspended from a mounting element (27) located above the path of the sheets and which extend into the path of each sheet (13), and are contacted and deflected by such sheet. The deflected fenders (25, 26) exert pressure on the contacting surface of the sheet so that the sheet when released by the feeding mechanism (3, 5) enters the stacking tray (11) from above in a controlled manner. At least one (26) of the fenders (25, 26) takes the form of a loop consisting of a flexible web (28) whose two ends are united and suspended from the mounting element (27). As suspended, the flexible loop makes and maintains large area contact with the sheet until stacked resulting in sheets aligned laterally with respect to one another in the stack.