公开(公告)号：US08919766B1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US14162337

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: XEROX Corporation

Inventor： Timothy G. Shelhart ,  Aaron M. Moore ,  Samuel P. Sadtler

IPC: B65H29/38 ,  B65H31/36 ,  B65H31/04 ,  B65H31/26

CPC classification number: B65H31/36 ,  B65H31/10 ,  B65H31/26 ,  B65H31/3081 ,  B65H2301/4212 ,  B65H2301/4213 ,  B65H2403/51 ,  B65H2405/11161 ,  B65H2405/1118 ,  B65H2601/272 ,  B65H2801/27

Abstract: An apparatus includes a compiler surface that receives sheets of media, and a registration surface positioned at one end of the compiler surface. The leading edges of the sheets of media contact and are aligned by the registration surface. A rotatable cam is positioned at the other end of the compiler surface. The rotatable cam has a lobe, and the surface of the lobe is a high-friction surface. When the rotatable cam is at a “first” rotation position, this causes the lobe to contact the bottom sheet as the sheets of media are received onto the compiler surface. When the rotatable cam is at a “second” rotation position, this causes the lobe to move out of the way and avoid contacting any of the sheets of media as the sheets of media are ejected from the compiler surface.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括接收介质片的编译器表面和位于编译器表面一端的对准表面。 介质片的前缘接触并通过配准表面对齐。 可旋转凸轮位于编译器表面的另一端。 可旋转凸轮具有凸角，并且凸角的表面是高摩擦表面。 当可旋转凸轮处于“第一”旋转位置时，当介质片接收到编译器表面上时，这使得凸角接触底部片。 当可旋转凸轮处于“第二”旋转位置时，这会导致凸角移动出来，并且当介质的片材从编织器表面弹出时，避免接触任何介质片。

公开(公告)号：US09206010B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US14138274

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: XEROX Corporation

Inventor： Timothy G. Shelhart ,  Aaron M. Moore ,  Samuel P. Sadtler

IPC: B65H31/34 ,  B65H31/30 ,  B65H29/52 ,  B65H31/26 ,  B65H39/00 ,  B42C1/12 ,  B65H37/04

CPC classification number: B65H31/3009 ,  B42B4/00 ,  B42C1/12 ,  B65H29/52 ,  B65H31/24 ,  B65H31/26 ,  B65H31/30 ,  B65H31/3018 ,  B65H31/34 ,  B65H37/04 ,  B65H39/00 ,  B65H2301/4212 ,  B65H2301/4213 ,  B65H2402/342 ,  B65H2403/942 ,  B65H2403/946 ,  B65H2701/18292 ,  B65H2801/27

Abstract: A sheet-receiving surface comprises retractable bars movable between a first position and a second position. The first position is a first distance away from a mounting support. The second position is a second distance away from the mounting support. The first distance is greater than the second distance. Pivot arms, having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, are rotationally attached at the first end to the retractable bars and rotationally attached at the second end to the mounting support. Bias elements, operatively connected to the pivot arms, bias the retractable bars to the first position. A link is operatively connected to the retractable bars and an actuator. The sheet-receiving surface accumulates sheets of media into sets of sheets. Responsive to operation of the actuator, the link applies a force to move the retractable bars to the second position, forming an opening to allow the sets of sheets to drop, forming a stack of sets of sheets.

Abstract translation: 片材接收表面包括可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的伸缩杆。 第一个位置是远离安装支架的第一个位置。 第二位置距安装支架的第二距离。 第一距离大于第二距离。 具有与第一端相对的第一端和第二端的枢转臂在第一端处旋转地附接到可缩回杆，并且在第二端处旋转地附接到安装支撑件。 可操作地连接到枢转臂的偏压元件将可伸缩杆偏压到第一位置。 连杆可操作地连接到可伸缩杆和致动器。 片材接收表面将介质片堆积成一组片材。 响应于致动器的操作，连接件施加力以将可伸缩杆移动到第二位置，形成开口以允许纸张组下降，形成一叠纸张。

公开(公告)号：US09160892B1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14632219

申请日：2015-02-26

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Timothy G. Shelhart ,  Aaron M. Moore ,  Samuel P. Sadtler ,  Donald R. Fess

IPC: B41J11/42 ,  H04N1/60 ,  B41J29/393

CPC classification number: H04N1/6033 ,  B41J29/393 ,  H04N1/605

Abstract: A print head protection system is used in connection with an inkjet printer having a print head adapted for elevating. A projector upstream of the print head projects a reference pattern onto the media sheet. An imaging camera captures a digital image of the projected pattern. An analyzer compares the digital image of the projected pattern with the reference pattern. If moiré fringes are detected, the moiré fringes are analyzed for media sheet curl. An error signal is created when the sheet curl exceeds a predetermined distance above the process path. A mitigation control raises the print head to preclude damage in response to the signal. Alternately, the sheet can be discarded.

Abstract translation: 打印头保护系统与具有适于提升的打印头的喷墨打印机结合使用。 打印头上游的投影仪将参考图案投影到介质片上。 成像相机拍摄投影图案的数字图像。 分析仪将投影图案的数字图像与参考图案进行比较。 如果检测到莫尔条纹，则分析莫尔条纹以进行纸张卷曲。 当纸张卷曲超过处理路径上方的预定距离时，产生错误信号。 减轻控制提高了打印头，以防止对信号的响应。 或者，片材可以被丢弃。

公开(公告)号：US20160311237A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US14694005

申请日：2015-04-23

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Timothy G. Shelhart ,  Aaron M. Moore ,  Samuel P. Sadtler ,  Donald R. Fess

IPC: B41J25/308 ,  B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41J25/308 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J11/007 ,  B41J11/0085 ,  B41J11/0095 ,  B41J25/304

Abstract: A print head protection system is used in connection with an inkjet printer having a print head adapted for elevating, and a belt moving over a platen. A plurality of acoustic sensors is arrayed transversely to the process direction. The acoustic sensors measure a combined thickness of the belt, the platen, and the media sheet. An analyzer will detect if the media sheet is in contact with the media transport. An error signal is created when the thickness is below a predetermined value, indicating the media sheet is not in contact with the media transport. A mitigation control is operative to mitigate print head damage in response to the signal. Printing is halted in response to the signal to preclude damage to the print head. The sheet is discarded.

Abstract translation: 打印头保护系统与具有适于升降的打印头的喷墨打印机相结合，以及在压板上移动的带。 多个声学传感器横向于过程方向排列。 声学传感器测量带，压板和介质片的组合厚度。 分析仪将检测介质片是否与介质传送器接触。 当厚度低于预定值时，产生错误信号，指示介质片不与介质传送接触。 响应于信号，缓解控制可以减轻打印头损坏。 响应于信号停止打印，以防止损坏打印头。 纸张被丢弃

公开(公告)号：US20150175377A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14138274

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: XEROX Corporation

Inventor： Timothy G. Shelhart ,  Aaron M. Moore ,  Samuel P. Sadtler

IPC: B65H31/34 ,  B42C1/12 ,  B65H39/00 ,  B65H29/52 ,  B65H31/26

CPC classification number: B65H31/3009 ,  B42B4/00 ,  B42C1/12 ,  B65H29/52 ,  B65H31/24 ,  B65H31/26 ,  B65H31/30 ,  B65H31/3018 ,  B65H31/34 ,  B65H37/04 ,  B65H39/00 ,  B65H2301/4212 ,  B65H2301/4213 ,  B65H2402/342 ,  B65H2403/942 ,  B65H2403/946 ,  B65H2701/18292 ,  B65H2801/27

Abstract: A sheet-receiving surface comprises retractable bars movable between a first position and a second position. The first position is a first distance away from a mounting support. The second position is a second distance away from the mounting support. The first distance is greater than the second distance. Pivot arms, having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, are rotationally attached at the first end to the retractable bars and rotationally attached at the second end to the mounting support. Bias elements, operatively connected to the pivot arms, bias the retractable bars to the first position. A link is operatively connected to the retractable bars and an actuator. The sheet-receiving surface accumulates sheets of media into sets of sheets. Responsive to operation of the actuator, the link applies a force to move the retractable bars to the second position, forming an opening to allow the sets of sheets to drop, forming a stack of sets of sheets.

Abstract translation: 片材接收表面包括可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的伸缩杆。 第一个位置是远离安装支架的第一个位置。 第二位置距安装支架的第二距离。 第一距离大于第二距离。 具有与第一端相对的第一端和第二端的枢转臂在第一端处旋转地附接到可缩回杆，并且在第二端处旋转地附接到安装支撑件。 可操作地连接到枢转臂的偏压元件将可伸缩杆偏压到第一位置。 连杆可操作地连接到可伸缩杆和致动器。 片材接收表面将介质片堆积成一组片材。 响应于致动器的操作，连接件施加力以将可伸缩杆移动到第二位置，形成开口以允许纸张组下降，形成一叠纸张。

公开(公告)号：US09527320B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14694005

申请日：2015-04-23

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Timothy G. Shelhart ,  Aaron M. Moore ,  Samuel P. Sadtler ,  Donald R. Fess

IPC: B41J11/00 ,  B41J25/308 ,  B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41J25/308 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J11/007 ,  B41J11/0085 ,  B41J11/0095 ,  B41J25/304

Abstract: A print head protection system is used in connection with an inkjet printer having a print head adapted for elevating, and a belt moving over a platen. A plurality of acoustic sensors is arrayed transversely to the process direction. The acoustic sensors measure a combined thickness of the belt, the platen, and the media sheet. An analyzer will detect if the media sheet is in contact with the media transport. An error signal is created when the thickness is below a predetermined value, indicating the media sheet is not in contact with the media transport. A mitigation control is operative to mitigate print head damage in response to the signal. Printing is halted in response to the signal to preclude damage to the print head. The sheet is discarded.

Abstract translation: 打印头保护系统与具有适于升降的打印头的喷墨打印机相结合，以及在压板上移动的带。 多个声学传感器横向于过程方向排列。 声学传感器测量带，压板和介质片的组合厚度。 分析仪将检测介质片是否与介质传送器接触。 当厚度低于预定值时，产生错误信号，指示介质片不与介质传送接触。 响应于信号，缓解控制可以减轻打印头损坏。 响应于信号停止打印，以防止损坏打印头。 纸张被丢弃

公开(公告)号：US20150203312A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14159577

申请日：2014-01-21

Applicant: XEROX Corporation

Inventor： Timothy G. Shelhart ,  Aaron M. Moore ,  Samuel P. Sadtler

IPC: B65H9/10 ,  F16H37/12 ,  B65H31/38 ,  B65H31/40 ,  B65H1/04 ,  B65H11/00

CPC classification number: F16H37/122 ,  B65H31/38 ,  B65H2403/5331 ,  B65H2403/5332 ,  B65H2801/27

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus herein includes a registration item positioned at the end of a shelf. Further, tamper elements contact the sides of sheets of media on the shelf to align them and push them toward the registration item. In addition, a frame element is connected to each of the tamper elements and a biased member is connected to the frame element. A motor is connected to the biased member. Rotation of the motor moves the tamper elements in a closed curve path motion relative to the shelf and the registration item. With increasing speed of the rotation of the motor, the biased member expands, and this increases the distance of the closed curve path motion and increases the force applied by the tamper elements against the sheets of media being moved toward the registration item along the shelf.

Abstract translation: 这里的示例性装置包括位于货架末端的配准件。 此外，篡改元件接触架子上的介质片的侧面以对准它们并将它们推向注册项目。 此外，框架元件连接到每个捣固元件，并且偏置构件连接到框架元件。 电动机连接到偏置构件。 马达的旋转将篡改元件相对于货架和注册项目以闭合的曲线路径运动移动。 随着电动机旋转速度的增加，偏置构件膨胀，并且这增加了闭合曲线路径运动的距离，并且增加了由捣固元件施加的张力沿着架子朝向配准物件移动的介质片。

公开(公告)号：US09079732B1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US14159577

申请日：2014-01-21

Applicant: XEROX Corporation

Inventor： Timothy G. Shelhart ,  Aaron M. Moore ,  Samuel P. Sadtler

IPC: B65H9/10 ,  B65H1/04 ,  B65H11/00 ,  B65H31/38 ,  B65H31/40 ,  F16H37/12

CPC classification number: F16H37/122 ,  B65H31/38 ,  B65H2403/5331 ,  B65H2403/5332 ,  B65H2801/27

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus herein includes a registration item positioned at the end of a shelf. Further, tamper elements contact the sides of sheets of media on the shelf to align them and push them toward the registration item. In addition, a frame element is connected to each of the tamper elements and a biased member is connected to the frame element. A motor is connected to the biased member. Rotation of the motor moves the tamper elements in a closed curve path motion relative to the shelf and the registration item. With increasing speed of the rotation of the motor, the biased member expands, and this increases the distance of the closed curve path motion and increases the force applied by the tamper elements against the sheets of media being moved toward the registration item along the shelf.

Abstract translation: 这里的示例性装置包括位于货架末端的配准件。 此外，篡改元件接触架子上的介质片的侧面以对准它们并将它们推向注册项目。 此外，框架元件连接到每个捣固元件，并且偏置构件连接到框架元件。 电动机连接到偏置构件。 马达的旋转将篡改元件相对于货架和注册项目以闭合的曲线路径运动移动。 随着电动机旋转速度的增加，偏置构件膨胀，并且这增加了闭合曲线路径运动的距离，并且增加了由捣固元件施加的张力沿着架子朝向配准物件移动的介质片。

公开(公告)号：US20150166277A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14106974

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: XEROX Corporation

Inventor： Timothy G. Shelhart ,  Aaron M. Moore ,  Samuel P. Sadtler

IPC: B65H3/24 ,  B65H1/08 ,  B65H1/04

CPC classification number: B65H29/10 ,  B65H29/02 ,  B65H31/10 ,  B65H31/26 ,  B65H31/3045 ,  B65H31/36 ,  B65H2301/4213 ,  B65H2301/4222 ,  B65H2404/70 ,  B65H2405/52 ,  B65H2701/182 ,  B65H2801/06 ,  B65H2701/1311

Abstract: Sheet stacking apparatus examples herein include a clamp receiving at least two sheets (e.g., a set of sheets). The clamp aligns and holds the set of sheets. The sheet stacking apparatus also includes an ejector device, an elevator platform, and a registration wall. The ejector device moves the set of sheets held by the clamp in a first direction to move the set of sheets to the elevator platform. The ejector device moves the set of sheets held by the clamp in a second direction to move the set of sheets to contact either the elevator platform or a previously stacked set of sheets. The ejector device moves the set of sheets held by the clamp in a third direction, opposite the first direction, to position the set of sheets against the registration wall. The clamp then releases the set of sheets so that they remain against the registration wall.

Abstract translation: 本文中的片材堆叠装置示例包括容纳至少两个片材（例如，一组片材）的夹具。 夹具对齐并保持该组纸张。 片材堆垛装置还包括喷射装置，电梯平台和配准壁。 顶出装置将由夹具保持的一组片材沿第一方向移动，以将该组片材移动到电梯平台。 喷射器装置将由夹具保持的一组片材沿第二方向移动以移动该组片材以接触电梯平台或先前堆叠的片材组。 喷射器装置将夹具夹持的一组片材沿与第一方向相反的第三方向移动，以使该组片材抵靠对准壁。 然后夹具释放一组片材，使其保持抵靠对准壁。