公开(公告)号：US06364305B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09473586

申请日：1999-12-28

Applicant: John W. Sussmeier ,  Kevin J. O'Dea ,  John R. Masotta ,  Russell W. Holbrook

Inventor： John W. Sussmeier ,  Kevin J. O'Dea ,  John R. Masotta ,  Russell W. Holbrook

IPC: B65H3900

CPC classification number: B65H83/02 ,  B65H3/10 ,  B65H35/02 ,  B65H35/04 ,  B65H2301/42322 ,  B65H2301/4451 ,  B65H2301/4452 ,  B65H2511/152 ,  B65H2220/02

Abstract: The present invention relates to an input system for feeding one-up sheets from a paper web to a high speed mass mailing inserter system. The input system includes a feeding module for supplying a paper web having two web portions in side-by-side relationship. A merging module is located downstream in the path of travel from the feeding module and is operational to feed the two web portions in an upper-lower relationship so as to reorient the paper web from the side-by-side relationship to an upper-lower relationship. A separating module is located downstream in the path of travel from the merging module and is operational to receive the paper web in the upper-lower relationship and separate the paper web into individual two-up sheets. In order to separate the two-up sheets into one-up sheets, a stacking module is located downstream in the path of travel from the separating module and is configured to receive the two-up sheets, stack the two-up sheets and individually feed one-up sheets from the stack.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将一张纸从纸幅供给到高速质量邮寄插入器系统的输入系统。 输入系统包括用于以并排关系提供具有两个腹板部分的纸幅的进给模块。 合并模块位于从进给模块行进的路径中的下游，并且可操作以以上下关系进给两个腹板部分，以便将纸幅从并排关系重新定向到上下 关系。 分离模块位于从合并模块行进的路径中的下游，并且可操作地以上下关系接收纸幅，并将纸幅分离成单独的两张纸。 为了将两张纸分离成一张纸，堆叠模块位于从分离模块行进的路径中的下游，并被配置为接收两张纸，堆叠两张纸并单独进纸 堆叠中的单张纸。

公开(公告)号：US06244584B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-12

申请号：US09212660

申请日：1998-12-16

Applicant: Russell W. Holbrook ,  William J. Wright ,  Karel J. Janatka ,  Robert J. Allen

Inventor： Russell W. Holbrook ,  William J. Wright ,  Karel J. Janatka ,  Robert J. Allen

IPC: B65H522

CPC classification number: B65H39/10 ,  B65H3/10 ,  B65H33/12 ,  B65H35/02 ,  B65H35/04 ,  B65H39/16 ,  B65H2301/121 ,  B65H2301/42322 ,  B65H2301/4452 ,  B65H2511/22 ,  B65H2220/02

Abstract: The present invention relates to an input system for feeding one-up sheets from a paper web to a high speed mass mailing inserter system. The input system includes a feeding module for supplying a paper web having two web portions in side-by-side relationship. A merging module is located downstream in the path of travel from the feeding module and is operational to feed the two web portions in an upper-lower relationship so as to reorient the paper web from the side-by-side relationship to an upper-lower relationship. A separating module is located downstream in the path of travel from the merging module and is operational to receive the paper web in the upper-lower relationship and separate the paper web into individual two-up sheets. In order to separate the two-up sheets into one-up sheets, a stacking module is located downstream in the path of travel from the separating module and is configured to receive the two-up sheets, stack the two-up sheets and individually feed one-up sheets from the stack.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将一张纸从纸幅供给到高速质量邮寄插入器系统的输入系统。 输入系统包括用于以并排关系提供具有两个腹板部分的纸幅的进给模块。 合并模块位于从进给模块行进的路径中的下游，并且可操作以以上下关系进给两个腹板部分，以便将纸幅从并排关系重新定向到上下 关系。 分离模块位于从合并模块行进的路径中的下游，并且可操作地以上下关系接收纸幅，并将纸幅分离成单独的两张纸。 为了将两张纸分离成一张纸，堆叠模块位于从分离模块行进的路径中的下游，并被配置为接收两张纸，堆叠两张纸并单独进纸 堆叠中的一张单张。

公开(公告)号：US5138816A

公开(公告)日：1992-08-18

申请号：US743653

申请日：1991-08-12

Applicant: Russell W. Holbrook ,  Kevin J. O'Dea

Inventor： Russell W. Holbrook ,  Kevin J. O'Dea

IPC: B43M5/04

CPC classification number: B43M5/042

Abstract: A mail handling machine includes a mechanism for serially transporting along a main path sealed and unsealed close-flapped envelopes, some of which may be mis-sealed. The machine also inlcudes a mechanism for opening the flaps of the unsealed close-flapped envelopes. The flap opening mechanism includes a shaped blade pivotally mounted on the machine and located along the main path. There is also a shaped portion of a deck that includes a fixed guide edge located along the path and downstream of the blade. The blade strips open the flaps of the unsealed envelopes. A member is hingedly mounted to the trailing edge of the blade. The member is biased so as to obstruct the gap between the blade and the guide edge to prevent opened flaps from entering the gap.When a mis-sealed envelope engages the blade, causing the blade to move pivotally, the shaped portion cams up the member, which contacts the mis-sealed envelope and urges it out of engagement with the blade.

公开(公告)号：US4979730A

公开(公告)日：1990-12-25

申请号：US435911

申请日：1989-11-14

Applicant: Russell W. Holbrook ,  Kevin J. O'Dea ,  Robert A. St. John

Inventor： Russell W. Holbrook ,  Kevin J. O'Dea ,  Robert A. St. John

IPC: B65H7/02

CPC classification number: B65H7/02

Abstract: An envelope drive assembly for assuming displacement control over an envelope along a deck supported on a support assembly including a drive means for receiving the envelope traversing the deck and assuming displacement control over the envelope. The drive means has a shaft having a drive roller fixably mounted centrally around a portion of the shaft such that a radial portion of the drive roller extent into an opening in the deck. A motor drive is provided for rotating the shaft. A support member having at least one biasing roller rotatively mounted thereto is positioned radially opposite the drive roller. The support member is pivotally mounted and biased such that the biasing roller is biased against the drive roller. A processor controls the drive motor. A sensor is provided for sensing the presence of the leading and trailing edge of the envelope in the nip area of the biasing roller and drive roller and informing the processor thereof. An encoder wheel is rotatively mounted to the shaft for informing the processor of the change in displacement of the envelope in the drive means.

Abstract translation: 信封驱动组件，其用于沿着支撑在支撑组件上的甲板在信封上进行位移控制，包括用于接收穿过甲板的信封的驱动装置，并且假定在信封上进行位移控制。 驱动装置具有轴，该轴具有驱动辊，该驱动辊可固定地围绕轴的一部分中心地安装，使得驱动辊的径向部分延伸到甲板中的开口中。 提供用于旋转轴的马达驱动器。 具有可旋转地安装在其上的至少一个偏置辊的支撑构件位于与驱动辊径向相对的位置。 支撑构件被枢转地安装和偏置，使得偏压辊偏压驱动辊。 处理器控制驱动电机。 提供了一种传感器，用于感测在偏置辊和驱动辊的辊隙区域中外壳的前缘和后缘的存在，并通知其处理器。 编码轮被可旋转地安装到轴上，用于向处理器通知驱动装置中的信封的位移变化。

公开(公告)号：US4978114A

公开(公告)日：1990-12-18

申请号：US435912

申请日：1989-11-14

Applicant: Russell W. Holbrook

Inventor： Russell W. Holbrook

IPC: B65H3/04 ,  B65H3/46

CPC classification number: B65H3/042 ,  B65H3/5292 ,  B65H2511/13 ,  B65H2701/1916

Abstract: The reverse belt drive assembly is mounted to an envelope feeding apparatus. The envelope feeding apparatus includes a deck along which sheet member is caused to traverse by a drive assembly. The reverse belt drive assembly includes a first frame pivotally mounted to the apparatus above the deck and drive assembly. The first frame rotatively supporting a plurality of first and second rollers such that respective ones of the first and second rollers are in longitudinal spaced apart relationship. A first endless belt extends around respective ones of the first and second rollers. A second frame is pivotally mounted to the first frame. The second frame rotatively supporting a plurality of third rollers axially aligned to the first rollers and a plurality of fourth rollers, respective one of the third and fourth rollers being in longitudinal spaced apart relationship and having a second endless belt extending around respective ones of the third and fourth rollers. A plurality of springs biasing the first and second frame members downwardly against the deck. A motor drives the rollers to rotate in a direction opposite to the drive assembly.

Abstract translation: 反向皮带驱动组件安装在信封输送装置上。 信封进给装置包括一个甲板，板材通过该甲板穿过驱动组件。 反向皮带传动组件包括枢转地安装在甲板上方的装置和驱动组件上的第一框架。 第一框架可旋转地支撑多个第一和第二辊，使得第一和第二辊中的相应的第一和第二辊处于纵向间隔开的关系。 第一环形带围绕第一和第二辊的相应的一个延伸。 第二框架枢转地安装到第一框架。 所述第二框架可旋转地支撑多个与所述第一辊轴对齐的第三辊和多个第四辊，所述第三和第四辊中的相应一个是纵向隔开的关系，并且具有第二环形带， 和第四辊。 多个弹簧将第一和第二框架构件向下偏压抵靠甲板。 电动机驱动辊子沿与驱动组件相反的方向旋转。

公开(公告)号：US08047976B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US12613085

申请日：2009-11-05

Applicant: Russell W. Holbrook ,  Daniel J. Williams

Inventor： Russell W. Holbrook ,  Daniel J. Williams

IPC: B31B1/08

CPC classification number: B41J11/007 ,  B41J11/0085 ,  B65H5/224 ,  B65H7/02 ,  B65H29/242 ,  B65H43/08 ,  B65H2406/3223 ,  B65H2511/20 ,  B65H2511/232 ,  B65H2511/51 ,  B65H2553/412 ,  B65H2553/80 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  B65H2701/1932 ,  B65H2801/78 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/11

Abstract: An item handling system includes a vacuum source, a transport element defining a plurality of vacuum openings in fluid communication with the vacuum source to create a securing force on an item proximate to the transport element for holding the item in contact with the transport element, and a drive element for driving the transport element to transport the item. The transport element further defines a plurality of sensor openings arranged in two substantially parallel arrays along a longitudinal direction of the transport element. The system further includes a sensor associated with each array of sensor openings for sensing energy passing through the sensor openings to thereby sense the item on the transport element. Each sensor is disposed at a common longitudinal position relative to the transport element. Sensing the item corresponds to a condition where the sensor associated with each array is blocked.

Abstract translation: 物品处理系统包括真空源，传送元件，其限定与真空源流体连通的多个真空开口，以在邻近传送元件的物品上产生固定力，用于保持物品与传送元件接触;以及 用于驱动运输元件以运输物品的驱动元件。 传送元件进一步限定沿传送元件的纵向布置成两个基本上平行的阵列的多个传感器开口。 该系统还包括与每个传感器开口阵列相关联的传感器，用于感测通过传感器开口的能量，从而感测传送元件上的物品。 每个传感器相对于传送元件设置在公共纵向位置。 感测项目对应于与每个阵列相关联的传感器被阻挡的状况。

公开(公告)号：US07984897B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-26

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: B65H45/00

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：US20110103928A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12613085

申请日：2009-11-05

Applicant: Russell W. HOLBROOK ,  Daniel J. WILLIAMS

Inventor： Russell W. HOLBROOK ,  Daniel J. WILLIAMS

IPC: B65H3/12 ,  B41L45/00

CPC classification number: B41J11/007 ,  B41J11/0085 ,  B65H5/224 ,  B65H7/02 ,  B65H29/242 ,  B65H43/08 ,  B65H2406/3223 ,  B65H2511/20 ,  B65H2511/232 ,  B65H2511/51 ,  B65H2553/412 ,  B65H2553/80 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  B65H2701/1932 ,  B65H2801/78 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/11

Abstract: An item handling system includes a vacuum source, a transport element defining a plurality of vacuum openings in fluid communication with the vacuum source to create a securing force on an item proximate to the transport element for holding the item in contact with the transport element, and a drive element for driving the transport element to transport the item. The transport element further defines a plurality of sensor openings arranged in two substantially parallel arrays along a longitudinal direction of the transport element. The system further includes a sensor associated with each array of sensor openings for sensing energy passing through the sensor openings to thereby sense the item on the transport element. Each sensor is disposed at a common longitudinal position relative to the transport element. Sensing the item corresponds to a condition where the sensor associated with each array is blocked.

Abstract translation: 物品处理系统包括真空源，传送元件，其限定与真空源流体连通的多个真空开口，以在邻近传送元件的物品上产生固定力，用于保持物品与传送元件接触;以及 用于驱动运输元件以运输物品的驱动元件。 传送元件进一步限定沿传送元件的纵向布置成两个基本上平行的阵列的多个传感器开口。 该系统还包括与每个传感器开口阵列相关联的传感器，用于感测通过传感器开口的能量，从而感测传送元件上的物品。 每个传感器相对于传送元件设置在公共纵向位置。 感测项目对应于与每个阵列相关联的传感器被阻挡的状况。

公开(公告)号：US20110095469A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：US12604721

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: B41F13/66 ,  B65H39/00

CPC classification number: B65H39/055 ,  B42B4/00 ,  B42B9/00 ,  B43M3/04 ,  B65H29/001 ,  B65H37/04 ,  B65H39/043 ,  B65H43/00 ,  B65H2301/4222 ,  B65H2301/4311 ,  B65H2301/4352 ,  B65H2403/531 ,  B65H2511/152 ,  B65H2511/30 ,  B65H2511/415 ,  B65H2553/45 ,  B65H2801/66 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/01

Abstract: A system for binding variable thickness multi-sheet collations includes first and second processing stations including a stitcher and stapler, respectively and a means for determining the thickness of a multi-sheet collation. A processor is responsive to a thickness value signal and selects one of the first and second processing stations to bind the multi-sheet collation. A conveyance system then transports the multi-sheet collation to the selected one of the first and second processing stations. A method includes the steps of: stacking sheet material to produce a multi-sheet collation, determining the thickness of the multi-sheet collation, and selecting an apparatus to bind the multi-sheet collation from one of at least two binding apparatus based upon the thickness of the multi-sheet collation. The multi-sheet collation is then conveyed along a feed path to a selected one of the binding apparatus. The method further includes the steps of disposing the multi-sheet collation between a pair of opposed registration members and aligning opposed edges of the multi-sheet collation by oscillating at least one of the registration members into and out of engagement with at least one of the opposed edges based upon the thickness of the multi-sheet collation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于装订可变厚度的多页排列的系统包括分别包括缝合器和订书机的第一和第二处理站以及用于确定多页排序规则的厚度的装置。 处理器响应于厚度值信号，并且选择第一和第二处理站中的一个来绑定多张纸张整理。 然后，输送系统将多张纸张对照传送到第一和第二处理站中的所选择的一个。 一种方法包括以下步骤：堆叠片材以产生多片材整理，确定多张片材整理的厚度，以及根据至少两个装订装置之一选择一种将多张片材整理结合在一起的装置， 多张纸整理的厚度。 然后将多张纸张对齐沿着馈送路径传送到所选择的装订装置中。 该方法还包括以下步骤：通过将至少一个配准构件摆动并与其中的至少一个接合而将多张纸张对齐放置在一对相对的配准构件之间并对齐多张纸张整理的相对边缘 基于多张纸整理的厚度的相对边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20100328399A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12488927

申请日：2009-06-22

Applicant: Daniel J. Williams ,  Russell W. Holbrook

Inventor： Daniel J. Williams ,  Russell W. Holbrook

IPC: B41J2/015 ,  F16M13/02

CPC classification number: B65D27/06 ,  B65D27/04 ,  B65D27/14 ,  B65D27/16 ,  B65D27/34 ,  Y02W30/807

Abstract: A print module for printing mailpieces comprises a print head assembly operative to deposit ink on each mailpiece and a registration plate for registering a first surface of each of the mailpieces during print operations. The print module includes a conveyor belt opposing the registration plate and engaging a second surface of each of the mailpieces for conveyance along a feed path. Disposed beneath and supporting an underside surface of the conveyor belt, is a continuous compliant deck operative to urge the conveyor belt and mailpieces toward the registration plate during printing. The compliant deck is also operative to print consecutive mailpieces of variable thickness dimension. The print module also includes a pivotable support rack for mounting the print head assembly to a housing. A pair of gas springs produces a moment about a pivot axis to bias the support rack to an open position and a pair of locking mechanisms produces a biasing moment opposing the moment produced by the gas springs to retain the support rack in a closed position.

Abstract translation: 用于打印邮件的打印模块包括可操作以在每个邮件上沉积墨的打印头组件和用于在打印操作期间记录每个邮件的第一表面的配准板。 打印模块包括与对准板相对的传送带，并与每个邮件的第二表面接合，用于沿着馈送路径传送。 设置在传送带下面并支撑传送带的下表面的是连续的顺从甲板，其操作以在打印期间将输送带和邮件推向对准板。 兼容甲板还可以打印可变厚度尺寸的连续邮件。 打印模块还包括用于将打印头组件安装到壳体的可枢转支撑架。 一对气体弹簧围绕枢转轴线产生一个时刻，以将支撑架偏置到打开位置，并且一对锁定机构产生与气弹簧产生的力矩相对的偏置力矩，以将支撑架保持在关闭位置。