公开(公告)号：US4973037A

公开(公告)日：1990-11-27

申请号：US291467

申请日：1988-12-28

Applicant: Russell W. Holbrook

Inventor： Russell W. Holbrook

IPC: B65H3/06 ,  B65H9/04

CPC classification number: B65H3/063 ,  B65H9/04 ,  B65H2701/1916

Abstract: The front feeder for a high speed machine for handling mixed mail, including a nudger drive assembly for advancing the mail pieces while maintaining registration and for fluffing a stack of mail contributing to preshingling of the mail as it is advanced downstream, angled decks and a back prop for a guideless hopper region, a tamper subsystem for maintaining registration of flapped envelopes, and structure configured to guide one envelope flaps along a slot for downstream sealing purposes.

公开(公告)号：US4969859A

公开(公告)日：1990-11-13

申请号：US427217

申请日：1989-10-24

Applicant: Russell W. Holbrook

Inventor： Russell W. Holbrook

IPC: F16H7/08 ,  F16H7/12

CPC classification number: F16H7/1263 ,  F16H2007/0808 ,  F16H2007/0861

Abstract: The belt tensioning apparatus is comprised of a generally elongated housing having a first section and a second section. The second sections includes a lengthwise slot formed therein. A slide member having a roller rotatively mounted at one end and a tab formed at the other end is slidably mounted in the housing such that the slide member tab is located in said slot. A spring is mounted in the housing second section for applying a biasing force on the tab.

Abstract translation: 皮带张紧装置包括具有第一部分和第二部分的大体上细长的壳体。 第二部分包括其中形成的纵向狭槽。 具有可旋转地安装在一端的辊和在另一端形成的突片的滑动构件可滑动地安装在壳体中，使得滑动构件翼片位于所述狭槽中。 弹簧安装在壳体第二部分中，用于在突片上施加偏压力。

公开(公告)号：US08306654B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-06

申请号：US12604755

申请日：2009-10-23

Applicant: Robert F. Marcinik ,  Russell W. Holbrook ,  Daniel J. Williams ,  Edward M. Ifkovits

Inventor： Robert F. Marcinik ,  Russell W. Holbrook ,  Daniel J. Williams ,  Edward M. Ifkovits

IPC: G05B19/18 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B65H33/04 ,  B65H39/00

CPC classification number: B65H39/043 ,  B42C1/12 ,  B65H31/34 ,  B65H37/04 ,  B65H39/055 ,  B65H2301/4222 ,  B65H2403/5311 ,  B65H2403/93 ,  B65H2404/232 ,  B65H2511/152 ,  B65H2511/30 ,  B65H2513/42 ,  B65H2553/45 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/02

Abstract: A system is provided for aligning multi-sheet collations including a conveyance system having a transport deck for supporting and conveying the multi-sheet collation along a feed path. The system includes a first pair of registration members disposed orthogonal to the feed path and defining a processing station along the feed path. The registration members further define registration surfaces which are repositionable from an active position above the transport deck to an idle position below the transport deck. A first displacement mechanism raises and lowers the registration members into and out of the active and idle positions, and oscillates at least one of the registration surfaces forward and aft in a direction parallel to the feed path when the registration member is in its active position. A processor controls the motion of the conveyance system relative to the registration members of the alignment station, and controls the first displacement mechanism to: (i) raise the registration surfaces into the active position, (ii) oscillate the registration surfaces to align the opposing edges of the multi-sheet collation, and (iii) lower the registration surfaces into the idle position to facilitate conveyance of the aligned multi-sheet collation along the feed path.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于对准多页排列的系统，包括具有用于沿着进给路径支撑和传送多页面整理的运输台的输送系统。 该系统包括与馈送路径正交设置的第一对配准构件，并沿着馈送路径限定处理站。 登记构件进一步限定可从运输甲板上方的活动位置重新定位到在运输甲板下方的空转位置的配准表面。 第一位移机构升高并降低对准构件进入和离开主动和空转位置，并且当对准构件处于其主动位置时，在与进给路径平行的方向上向前和向后摆动至少一个对准表面。 处理器控制输送系统相对于对准站的对准构件的运动，并且控制第一位移机构以：（i）将配准表面升高到活动位置，（ii）振动配准表面以对准对置 多页纸张对齐的边缘，以及（iii）将对准表面降低到空闲位置，以便于沿着进给路径传送对准的多张纸张整理。

公开(公告)号：US08215629B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US12655508

申请日：2010-01-04

Applicant: Michael R. Ifkovits ,  Russell W. Holbrook ,  Edward M. Ifkovits

Inventor： Michael R. Ifkovits ,  Russell W. Holbrook ,  Edward M. Ifkovits

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/00467 ,  G03G15/6594 ,  G03G2215/00514 ,  G07B2017/00491

Abstract: A system and method for producing printed sheet material for use in a mailpiece inserter. The system comprises an input module for supplying the printed sheet material associated with a mailpiece fabrication job of the mailpiece inserter and a transfer module adapted to receive the printed sheet material from the input module and dispense the printed sheet material. An output module is adapted to receive the printed sheet material from the transfer module and convey the printed sheet material along the transport deck. A processor is operatively coupled to a mail run data file of the mailpiece fabrication job for controlling the input, transfer and output modules to stack the printed sheet material in accordance with the mail run data file. In the method, the output module includes at least two transport decks which may be repositioned such that one of the transport decks receives/stacks the printed sheet material in a manner which is best suited for subsequent use by the mailpiece inserter.

Abstract translation: 一种用于生产用于邮件插入器的印刷片材的系统和方法。 该系统包括用于提供与邮件插入器的邮件制造作业相关联的打印片材的输入模块和适于从输入模块接收印刷的片材的传送模块并分配印刷的片材。 输出模块适于从传送模块接收印刷的片材，并沿着传送层传送印刷的片材。 处理器可操作地耦合到邮件制作作业的邮件运行数据文件，用于根据邮件运行数据文件来控制输入，传送和输出模块以堆叠打印的片材。 在该方法中，输出模块包括至少两个可重新定位的运输甲板，使得运输甲板中的一个以最适合邮件插入器随后使用的方式接收/堆叠印刷的片材。

公开(公告)号：US08186787B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12966189

申请日：2010-12-13

Applicant: Russell W. Holbrook ,  Daniel Vetter J. Williams

Inventor： Russell W. Holbrook ,  Daniel Vetter J. Williams

IPC: B41J25/308 ,  B41J29/38 ,  B41J11/20

CPC classification number: B41J25/308 ,  G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00556 ,  G07B2017/00685

Abstract: A method for printing information on a print medium, such as a mailpiece, that includes determining a thickness of the medium while it is being transported toward a print head, such as an ink jet print head, causing the distance between the top surface of the medium the print head when the medium is located below the print head to be within a specified range based on the determined thickness, and printing the information on the print medium. Also, an apparatus includes a printing station having a print head, a transport mechanism for transporting the medium toward the printing station, and a thickness measuring mechanism. The apparatus is structured to cause the distance between the top surface of the medium and a portion of the print head when the medium is located below the print head to be within a specified distance range based on the thickness of the medium.

Abstract translation: 一种在诸如邮件的打印介质上打印信息的方法，其包括当打印介质被输送到诸如喷墨打印头的打印头时确定介质的厚度，从而使介质的顶表面之间的距离 当介质位于打印头下方时，基于所确定的厚度将打印头介质在指定范围内，并将打印介质打印在打印介质上。 而且，一种设备包括具有打印头，用于将介质传送到印刷台的传送机构和厚度测量机构的印刷站。 该装置构造成当介质位于打印头下方时，使介质顶表面与打印头的一部分之间的距离基于介质的厚度在指定的距离范围内。

公开(公告)号：US20110166695A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US12655508

申请日：2010-01-04

Applicant: Michael R. Ifkovits ,  Russell W. Holbrook ,  Edward M. Ifkovits

Inventor： Michael R. Ifkovits ,  Russell W. Holbrook ,  Edward M. Ifkovits

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/00467 ,  G03G15/6594 ,  G03G2215/00514 ,  G07B2017/00491

Abstract: A system and method for producing printed sheet material for use in a mailpiece inserter. The system comprises an input module for supplying the printed sheet material associated with a mailpiece fabrication job of the mailpiece inserter and a transfer module adapted to receive the printed sheet material from the input module and dispense the printed sheet material. An output module is adapted to receive the printed sheet material from the transfer module and convey the printed sheet material along the transport deck. A processor is operatively coupled to a mail run data file of the mailpiece fabrication job for controlling the input, transfer and output modules to stack the printed sheet material in accordance with the mail run data file. In the method, the output module includes at least two transport decks which may be repositioned such that one of the transport decks receives/stacks the printed sheet material in a manner which is best suited for subsequent use by the mailpiece inserter.

Abstract translation: 一种用于生产用于邮件插入器的印刷片材的系统和方法。 该系统包括用于提供与邮件插入器的邮件制造作业相关联的打印片材的输入模块和适于从输入模块接收印刷的片材的传送模块并分配印刷的片材。 输出模块适于从传送模块接收印刷的片材，并沿着传送层传送印刷的片材。 处理器可操作地耦合到邮件制作作业的邮件运行数据文件，用于根据邮件运行数据文件来控制输入，传送和输出模块以堆叠打印的片材。 在该方法中，输出模块包括至少两个可重新定位的运输甲板，使得运输甲板中的一个以最适合邮件插入器随后使用的方式接收/堆叠印刷的片材。

公开(公告)号：US20110095468A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：US12604797

申请日：2009-10-23

Applicant: Daniel J. WILLIAMS ,  Russell W. HOLBROOK ,  Edward M. IFKOVITS ,  Robert F. MARCINIK

Inventor： Daniel J. WILLIAMS ,  Russell W. HOLBROOK ,  Edward M. IFKOVITS ,  Robert F. MARCINIK

IPC: B42C1/12 ,  B65H43/00

CPC classification number: B65H37/04 ,  B42B4/00 ,  B65H2511/13 ,  B65H2511/40 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/01

Abstract: A stitcher for binding variable thickness collations including a means for determining the thickness of a multi-sheet collation, a stitch head operative to drive a stitch through the multi-sheet collation, an anvil operative to clinch the stitch to bind the sheets of the collation and a plurality of actuators operative to displace forming elements of the stitch head to form the stitch, position the stitch head and anvil against opposite surfaces of the multi-sheet collation, drive the stitch through the collation and clinch the ends of the stitch. A processor, responsive to the thickness value signal, controls the actuators to form the stitch and bind the collation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于装订可变厚度整理的缝合器，包括用于确定多张纸张整理厚度的装置，可操作以通过多张纸张整理来驱动针迹的针迹头，操作以钳住针迹以捆绑对照的纸张的砧座 并且多个致动器可操作以移动针迹头的成形元件以形成线圈，将针脚头和砧座定位在多张纸对准的相对表面上，通过对准来驱动针迹并夹紧针迹的端部。 响应于厚度值信号的处理器控制致动器以形成针脚并且对准整理。

公开(公告)号：US20110074844A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12966189

申请日：2010-12-13

Applicant: Russell W. Holbrook ,  Daniel J. Williams

Inventor： Russell W. Holbrook ,  Daniel J. Williams

IPC: B41J25/308

CPC classification number: B41J25/308 ,  G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00556 ,  G07B2017/00685

Abstract: A method for printing information on a print medium, such as a mailpiece, that includes determining a thickness of the medium while it is being transported toward a print head, such as an ink jet print head, causing the distance between the top surface of the medium the print head when the medium is located below the print head to be within a specified range based on the determined thickness, and printing the information on the print medium. Also, an apparatus includes a printing station having a print head, a transport mechanism for transporting the medium toward the printing station, and a thickness measuring mechanism. The apparatus is structured to cause the distance between the top surface of the medium and a portion of the print head when the medium is located below the print head to be within a specified distance range based on the thickness of the medium.

Abstract translation: 一种在诸如邮件的打印介质上打印信息的方法，其包括当打印介质被输送到诸如喷墨打印头的打印头时确定介质的厚度，从而使介质的顶表面之间的距离 当介质位于打印头下方时，基于所确定的厚度将打印头介质在指定范围内，并将打印介质打印在打印介质上。 而且，一种设备包括具有打印头，用于将介质传送到印刷台的传送机构和厚度测量机构的印刷站。 该装置构造成当介质位于打印头下方时，使介质顶表面与打印头的一部分之间的距离基于介质的厚度在指定的距离范围内。

公开(公告)号：US07841594B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US12241470

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Karel J. Janatka ,  Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Edward M. Ifkovits ,  Russell W. Holbrook

Inventor： Karel J. Janatka ,  Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Edward M. Ifkovits ,  Russell W. Holbrook

IPC: B65H29/00

CPC classification number: B65H15/00 ,  B65H9/16 ,  B65H2301/33214 ,  B65H2301/33224 ,  B65H2404/2561 ,  B65H2701/1916

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for altering the spatial orientation and/or direction of sheet material. The apparatus includes an input deck for receiving sheet material along an input feed path, an output deck for forwarding sheet material along an output feed path, and an orbit nip roller assembly disposed adjacent to and aligned with the input and output decks. The orbit nip roller assembly includes a primary and secondary roller defining a roller nip which lies substantially parallel to the input and output feed paths. The secondary roller is adapted to be bi-directionally displaced in an arc about the periphery of the primary roller such that the roller nip orbits the primary roller from a first radial position to a second radial position. In the first radial position, the roller nip is adapted to accept sheet material from the input deck at a substantially right angle relative to the input feed path and, in the second radial position, the roller nip is adapted to dispense sheet material to the output deck at a substantially right angle relative to the output feed path.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于改变片材的空间取向和/或方向的装置。 该装置包括用于沿着输入进给路径接收片材的输入板，用于沿着输出进给路径传送片材的输出板，以及邻近输入和输出甲板布置的轨道夹持辊组件。 轨道夹持辊组件包括初级辊和次辊，其限定基本上平行于输入和输出进给路径的辊压区。 辅助辊适于围绕初级辊的周边以弧形方向位移，使得辊隙从第一径向位置到第二径向位置。 在第一径向位置中，辊隙适于从输入甲板以相对于输入进给路径基本成直角的方式接收片材，并且在第二径向位置中，辊隙适于将片材分配给输出 甲板相对于输出进给路径基本成直角。

公开(公告)号：US20100219046A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-02

申请号：US12380711

申请日：2009-03-02

Applicant: Daniel J. Williams ,  Russell W. Holbrook

Inventor： Daniel J. Williams ,  Russell W. Holbrook

IPC: B65G47/04 ,  B65G35/02

CPC classification number: G07B17/00467 ,  B41J11/0035 ,  B41J11/007 ,  B41J11/0085 ,  B41J11/20 ,  B41J13/12 ,  B65H11/005 ,  B65H2301/5111 ,  B65H2401/113 ,  B65H2401/15 ,  B65H2404/25 ,  B65H2404/268 ,  B65H2406/31 ,  B65H2511/13 ,  B65H2511/22 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/08 ,  B65H2220/02

Abstract: A vacuum conveyance/manifold system is provided for processing mailpieces. The vacuum conveyance/manifold system includes at least one conveyor belt and a compliant deck disposed beneath and supporting an underside surface of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt has rows of aligned apertures disposed therein and a drive surface for engaging a face surface of each of the mailpieces. The compliant deck defines a neutral axis in bending and has a high elongation, low modulus material in a portion of the deck which is distal from the bending neutral axis, and a high yield strength, high modulus material in a portion of the deck which lies coincident with the bending neutral axis. Furthermore, the compliant deck has a plurality of elongate slots formed in the high elongation, low modulus material, which elongate slots are aligned, and in fluid communication, with the rows of apertures in the conveyor belt. A flexible manifold system, having a plurality of flexible tubes, is in fluid communication with the elongate slots of the compliant deck and the vacuum source for developing a pressure differential across each of the mailpieces when in contact with the drive surface of the conveyor belt.