公开(公告)号：US20130168914A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13341821

申请日：2011-12-30

申请人： Anthony E. Yap ,  Mark Macleod ,  Thomas M. Lyga ,  Gerald Leitz ,  Andrew J. Nikolatos ,  Richard Stengl ,  Iskander Tokmouline

发明人： Anthony E. Yap ,  Mark Macleod ,  Thomas M. Lyga ,  Gerald Leitz ,  Andrew J. Nikolatos ,  Richard Stengl ,  Iskander Tokmouline

IPC分类号： B65H39/10 ,  B65H7/20 ,  B65H9/00 ,  B65H5/26

CPC分类号： B65H29/145 ,  B43M3/04 ,  B65H1/06 ,  B65H1/22 ,  B65H3/10 ,  B65H3/5238 ,  B65H29/243 ,  B65H29/669 ,  B65H2301/4213 ,  B65H2406/332 ,  B65H2511/20 ,  B65H2511/22 ,  B65H2511/414 ,  B65H2511/512 ,  B65H2553/42 ,  B65H2701/1311 ,  B65H2701/1313 ,  B65H2801/66 ,  B65H2220/02 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/01

摘要： A method for operating a sheet handling system including the steps of: determining a location of a next collation mark on select sheets of the stack of material, selecting an operating mode based upon the proximity of the next collation mark relative to a leading or trailing edge of each of the select sheets, processing the singulated sheets in a first operating mode when the next collation mark is proximal to the leading edge of each of the select sheets, and in a second operating mode, when the next collation mark is proximal to a trailing edge of each of the select sheets. Each of the select sheets is buffered to change the spatial relationship between each of the select sheet and each completed collation of sheets along the feed path. By selectively processing the sheets based upon the location of the next collation mark, the conveyance feed path is minimized.

摘要翻译： 一种用于操作片材处理系统的方法，包括以下步骤：确定材料堆叠的选定片材上的下一个对比标记的位置，基于下一个对比标记相对于前缘或后缘的接近度来选择操作模式 的每个选择页，当下一个对比标记靠近每个选择页的前沿时，以第一操作模式处理单张纸，并且在第二操作模式中，当下一个对照标记靠近 每个选择页的后缘。 每个选择页被缓冲以改变选择表格中的每一个和沿着馈送路径的每个完成的纸张排序之间的空间关系。 通过基于下一个对比标记的位置选择性地处理纸张，输送进给路径被最小化。

公开(公告)号：US08256760B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12880647

申请日：2010-09-13

申请人： Steven J. DaCunha ,  Richard F. Stengl ,  Boris Rozenfeld ,  Anthony E. Yap

发明人： Steven J. DaCunha ,  Richard F. Stengl ,  Boris Rozenfeld ,  Anthony E. Yap

IPC分类号： B65H85/00

CPC分类号： B65G43/08 ,  B07C1/04 ,  B65H3/042 ,  B65H3/5246 ,  B65H7/18 ,  B65H2511/22 ,  B65H2511/515 ,  B65H2513/10 ,  B65H2513/108 ,  B65H2515/32 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/02 ,  B65H2220/11 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/09

摘要： A system for conveying mailpieces along a feed path including first and second conveyances. A first conveyance is operative to convey mailpieces along the feed path and includes a singulating and drive belt. The singulating and drive belts define a throat or singulating a mailpiece from the stack of mailpieces. A second conveyance accepts mailpieces from the first conveyance and conveys singulated mailpiece downstream of the first conveyance. The system further includes a series of sensors extending from the first to the second conveyance for issuing a gap signal indicative of the relative spacing between sequential mailpieces along the feed path. Additionally, the system includes a means to vary the velocity of the drive belt based upon the location of the gap signal along the series of sensors.

摘要翻译： 一种用于沿着包括第一和第二传送装置的馈送路径输送邮件的系统。 第一传送装置用于沿着馈送路径传送邮件，并且包括单个和传动带。 单独和传动皮带定义了一个喉咙或从邮件堆叠单独邮寄。 第二传送装置接受来自第一传送件的邮件，并且传送第一传送装置下游的单个邮件。 该系统还包括一系列传感器，其从第一传送器延伸到第二传送装置，用于发出指示沿着进给路径的顺序邮件之间的相对间隔的间隙信号。 另外，该系统包括基于沿着一系列传感器的间隙信号的位置来改变传动带的速度的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20120063876A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US12880607

申请日：2010-09-13

申请人： Anthony E. Yap ,  Richard F. Stengl ,  Boris Rozenfeld

发明人： Anthony E. Yap ,  Richard F. Stengl ,  Boris Rozenfeld

IPC分类号： B65G59/00

CPC分类号： B65H3/5246 ,  B65H1/025 ,  B65H5/062 ,  B65H7/125 ,  B65H7/18 ,  B65H2301/4452 ,  B65H2511/13 ,  B65H2511/22 ,  B65H2511/514 ,  B65H2513/11 ,  B65H2515/30 ,  B65H2553/412 ,  B65H2553/82 ,  B65H2701/1311 ,  B65H2701/1313 ,  B65H2701/1912 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/02 ,  B65H2220/09 ,  B65H2220/01

摘要： A system for conveying mailpieces along a feed path includes a plurality of conveyances. A first conveyance is operative to convey mailpieces along the feed path and includes a singulating and drive belt. The singulating and drive belts define a throat for singulating a mailpiece from the stack of mailpieces. A second conveyance accepts mailpieces from the first conveyance and conveys singulated mailpiece downstream of the first conveyance. The system further includes a series of sensors extending from the first to the second conveyance for issuing a gap signal indicative of the relative spacing between sequential mailpieces along the feed path. Additionally, the system includes a means, responsive to the gap signal, for developing a variable opposing force between the singulating and drive belts to optimize singulation of mailpieces along the feed path.

摘要翻译： 沿着进给路径输送邮件的系统包括多个运输工具。 第一传送装置用于沿着馈送路径传送邮件，并且包括单个和传动带。 单个和驱动带定义了一个喉部，用于从邮件堆叠中分离邮件。 第二传送装置接受来自第一传送件的邮件，并且传送第一传送装置下游的单个邮件。 该系统还包括一系列传感器，其从第一传送器延伸到第二传送装置，用于发出指示沿着进给路径的顺序邮件之间的相对间隔的间隙信号。 另外，系统包括响应于间隙信号的装置，用于在单独和驱动带之间形成可变的相对的力，以优化沿着进给路径的邮件的分割。

公开(公告)号：US20120063875A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13226720

申请日：2011-09-07

申请人： Anthony E. Yap ,  Arthur H. DePoi

发明人： Anthony E. Yap ,  Arthur H. DePoi

IPC分类号： B65G47/26

CPC分类号： B65G47/24 ,  B07C1/06 ,  B65G2201/0285 ,  B65H9/16 ,  B65H2511/12 ,  B65H2511/222 ,  B65H2513/41 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00564 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/02

摘要： An edge justification device for a mail processing machine. The device shifts the mailpiece from bottom edge justified to top edge justified. The amount of shift is determined as a function of the height of the mail piece. One embodiment solves the problem of switching from bottom to top registration by having a series of steerable nips, which are arranged in line, parallel to the mail flow direction. As the mail piece travels though the justifier, the nips will rotate to impart a lateral velocity to the mail piece, shifting it over to properly justify it. In a further embodiment, the nips of the justification device are not steerable. Rather, a whole nip assembly that is transporting the mail piece is moved laterally to switch from bottom to top justification.

摘要翻译： 用于邮件处理机的边缘对齐装置。 设备将邮件从底部边缘对齐到顶部边缘对齐。 移位量根据邮件的高度确定。 一个实施例通过具有与邮件流动方向平行布置的一系列可操纵的夹头来解决从底部到顶部注册的问题。 当邮件通过对齐方式行进时，胶片将旋转以向邮件传递横向速度，将其移动到正确的位置。 在进一步的实施例中，调整装置的压头不是可操纵的。 相反，正在运送邮件的整个辊隙组件被横向移动以从底部到顶部调整。

公开(公告)号：US07905076B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US12274718

申请日：2008-11-20

申请人： Boris Rozenfeld ,  Anthony E. Yap ,  William J. Wright ,  Arthur H. Depoi ,  John R. Masotta ,  John W. Sussmeier

发明人： Boris Rozenfeld ,  Anthony E. Yap ,  William J. Wright ,  Arthur H. Depoi ,  John R. Masotta ,  John W. Sussmeier

IPC分类号： B43M3/04 ,  B43M3/00

CPC分类号： B43M3/045

摘要： An apparatus includes a first feed path configured to transport an envelope from an input at an envelope supply to an insertion location, and a second feed path configured to transport the envelope with a mail piece insert therein from the insertion location to an output. The first and second feed paths intersect at an intersection spaced from the insertion location. The paths are angled relative to each other at the intersection.

摘要翻译： 一种装置包括：第一供给路径，其被配置为将信封从信封供应输入端输送到插入位置;以及第二供给路径，其配置成将信封从输入位置输送到其中。 第一和第二馈送路径在与插入位置间隔开的交叉处相交。 路径在相交处相对于彼此成角度。

公开(公告)号：US20100122514A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-20

申请号：US12274718

申请日：2008-11-20

申请人： Boris Rozenfeld ,  Anthony E. Yap ,  William J. Wright ,  Arthur H. DePoi ,  John R. Masotta ,  John W. Sussmeier

发明人： Boris Rozenfeld ,  Anthony E. Yap ,  William J. Wright ,  Arthur H. DePoi ,  John R. Masotta ,  John W. Sussmeier

IPC分类号： B65B11/48 ,  B65B43/26

CPC分类号： B43M3/045

摘要： An apparatus includes a first feed path configured to transport an envelope from an input at an envelope supply to an insertion location, and a second feed path configured to transport the envelope with a mail piece insert therein from the insertion location to an output. The first and second feed paths intersect at an intersection spaced from the insertion location. The paths are angled relative to each other at the intersection.

摘要翻译： 一种装置包括：第一供给路径，其被配置为将信封从信封供应输入端输送到插入位置;以及第二供给路径，其配置成将信封从输入位置输送到其中。 第一和第二馈送路径在与插入位置间隔开的交叉处相交。 路径在相交处相对于彼此成角度。

公开(公告)号：US20090159631A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11963902

申请日：2007-12-24

申请人： Arthur H. DePoi ,  Boris Rozenfeld ,  Anthony E. Yap

发明人： Arthur H. DePoi ,  Boris Rozenfeld ,  Anthony E. Yap

IPC分类号： B65H23/14 ,  B65H7/00 ,  B65H7/02 ,  B26D7/06

CPC分类号： B65H20/32 ,  B65H23/14 ,  B65H2406/311 ,  B65H2408/215 ,  Y10T83/2092

摘要： A sheet material feeder includes a sheet material web, a vacuum box applying a tension force to a portion of the sheet material web extending into the vacuum box by applying a first vacuum force on the sheet material web, a first drive feeding the sheet material web into the vacuum box, a second drive pulling the sheet material web out of the vacuum box, and a system for applying a braking force to the sheet material web proximate to the vacuum box only during a decelerating movement of the sheet material web at the second drive.

摘要翻译： 片材进料器包括片材料幅材，真空箱通过在片材纤维网上施加第一真空力而向延伸到真空箱中的片材纤维网的一部分施加张力，第一驱动器将片材材料网 进入真空箱中，第二驱动器将片材材料纤维网拉出真空箱;以及系统，仅在板材在第二次的减速运动期间将制动力施加到靠近真空箱的片材卷材 驾驶。

公开(公告)号：US07475979B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US11181558

申请日：2005-07-14

申请人： John P. Miller ,  Lun Chan ,  Anthony E. Yap

发明人： John P. Miller ,  Lun Chan ,  Anthony E. Yap

IPC分类号： B41J13/12 ,  B41J13/10 ,  B41J13/26 ,  B41J2/01

CPC分类号： B41J13/12 ,  G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00483 ,  G07B2017/00556

摘要： A dynamic registration device for a mailing system that reduces the problems of dust generation, ink smearing, and print head contact is provided. The biasing force normally applied to the back panel of a mail piece, such that the front panel maintains contact with a registration plate, is controlled by an actuator such that the force can be removed when the printing module is not performing the actual printing process. Thus, the biasing force can be applied only when the print head is actually printing and the biasing force can be removed once printing has been completed. In other embodiments utilizing multiple printing modules, when one of the printing modules is inactivated, the biasing force can be removed, and the mail pieces pass through the inactive printing module without being registered against the top registration plate.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于减少灰尘产生，墨迹污染和打印头接触问题的邮寄系统的动态注册装置。 通常施加到邮件的后面板的偏置力，使得前面板与对齐板保持接触，由致动器控制，使得当打印模块不执行实际打印处理时可以去除该力。 因此，仅当打印头实际打印时才能施加偏压力，并且一旦打印完成就可以移除偏压力。 在利用多个打印模块的其它实施例中，当其中一个打印模块未被激活时，可以移除偏置力，并且邮件通过非活动打印模块而不登记在顶部登记板上。

公开(公告)号：US06966711B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10742305

申请日：2003-12-18

申请人： John P. Miller ,  Lun Chan ,  Anthony E. Yap

发明人： John P. Miller ,  Lun Chan ,  Anthony E. Yap

IPC分类号： B41J13/12 ,  G07B17/00 ,  B41J11/20

CPC分类号： B41J13/12 ,  G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00483 ,  G07B2017/00556

摘要： A dynamic registration device for a mailing system that reduces the problems of dust generation, ink smearing, and print head contact is provided. The biasing force normally applied to the back panel of a mail piece, such that the front panel maintains contact with a registration plate, is controlled by an actuator such that the force can be removed when the printing module is not performing the actual printing process. Thus, the biasing force can be applied only when the print head is actually printing and the biasing force can be removed once printing has been completed. In other embodiments utilizing multiple printing modules, when one of the printing modules is inactivated, the biasing force can be removed, and the mail pieces pass through the inactive printing module without being registered against the top registration plate.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于减少灰尘产生，墨迹污染和打印头接触问题的邮寄系统的动态注册装置。 通常施加到邮件的后面板的偏置力，使得前面板与对齐板保持接触，由致动器控制，使得当打印模块不执行实际打印处理时可以去除该力。 因此，仅当打印头实际打印时才能施加偏压力，并且一旦打印完成就可以移除偏压力。 在利用多个打印模块的其它实施例中，当其中一个打印模块未被激活时，可以移除偏置力，并且邮件通过非活动打印模块而不登记在顶部登记板上。

公开(公告)号：US06536756B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09965241

申请日：2001-09-26

申请人： Christopher Julius Stefan ,  Eric A. Belec ,  John J. Mercede, Jr. ,  James A. Salomon ,  Steven A. Supron ,  Shae Lynn Wilson ,  Leo Wologodzew ,  Anthony E. Yap

发明人： Christopher Julius Stefan ,  Eric A. Belec ,  John J. Mercede, Jr. ,  James A. Salomon ,  Steven A. Supron ,  Shae Lynn Wilson ,  Leo Wologodzew ,  Anthony E. Yap

IPC分类号： B65H2968

CPC分类号： B65H9/06 ,  B07C1/04 ,  B65H2301/321 ,  B65H2301/4452

摘要： The present invention provides an aligner apparatus which bottom edge aligns documents and separates documents and provides adequate gap between documents for subsequent processing. The an aligner apparatus includes first and second guide walls, forming an alley along the document feed path in which the documents are relieved of interdocument forces allowing bottom edge alignment of the documents with the document feed path. A trap assembly including first and second trap levers is lever mounted along the document feed path on a side of the guide wall and when actuated, cause opposing forces on one-another in order to grab the documents as they move along the feed path in the aligner apparatus so as to control the gap between the documents. It apparatus further provides an adequate gap between documents while reducing noise. Each trap lever has a head portion, which is fitted with a resilient pad, which is attached to the trap arm in a manner that forms a gap between the head and the pad. The resilient pad and the gap operate to reduce noise created by the trap arm when actuated.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种对准器装置，其底边对准文件并分离文件，并在文件之间提供足够的间隙用于后续处理。 对准器装置包括第一和第二引导壁，沿着文件馈送路径形成一个小巷，文档在文档馈送路径中被释放，允许文档与文档馈送路径的底边对齐。 包括第一和第二捕获杆的捕集器组件沿着原稿馈送路径在引导壁的一侧被杠杆安装，并且当被致动时，在彼此之间引起相反的力，以便在文件沿着进给路径移动时抓取文件 对准器装置，以便控制文件之间的间隙。 该装置进一步提供文件之间的足够差距，同时减少噪音。 每个捕获杆具有头部，该头部装配有弹性垫，弹性垫以在头部和垫之间形成间隙的方式附接到捕获臂。 弹性垫和间隙的作用是在致动时减小陷阱臂产生的噪音。