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US3851872A
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Sorting apparatus for collating simplex and duplex copies
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1973-03-15
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1993-03-15
Abstract
Abstract Sorting apparatus for collating both simplex or side one up and duplex or side two up copies from a copying machine. The sorting apparatus includes tray assemblies arranged axially of a rotatable member adapted to rotate in clockwise and counterclockwise directions. A conveyor transports sheets toward a first or second feed zone adjacent the path of the tray assemblies. The direction of the tray assemblies and feed zone selected depend on the sorting mode of operation desired by the machine operator. The copy sets are unloaded at a gate into a tray member which is slideably reciprocated on receiving alternate sets to stagger the sets into separately identifiable stacks in the tray member.
Inventors
- 👤 D Gerbasi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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US
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2026-11-03 06:41
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/6538; G03G15/6547; B; B65; B65H; B65H29/00; B65H29/58; B65H29/60; B65H39/00; B65H39/10; B65H39/105; B65H2404/00; B65H2404/60; B65H2404/65; B65H2404/658; B65H2404/6582; B65H2405/00; B65H2405/30; B65H2405/35; B65H2405/351; G03G2215/00; G03G2215/00362; G03G2215/00886; G03G2215/0089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
In a copier/duplicator machine which produces simplex and duplex copy sheets to be sorted an improved sorting apparatus for sorting in simplex and duplex modes of operation comprising: a frame; a rotatable member supported in said frame; an array of tray members arranged axially of said rotatable member; drive means for rotating said rotatable member in one direction when sorting simplex copies and the opposite direction when sorting duplex copies; conveyor means including a deflector member for directing copy sheets towards one feed zone adjacent the path of said tray members on one side and another feed zone adjacent the path of said tray members on another side; control means for supplying signals to said drive means and said deflector member to rotate said tray member in a predetermined direction and direct sheets to a selected feed zone depending on whether simplex or duplex sorting mode of operation is desired; gate means positioned adjacent to the path of said tray members adapted to unload a collated set of sheets from each tray member into a receiving tray; wherein said receiving tray is slideable across the sheet discharge path and means to slide the receiving tray in reciprocating fashion upon receiving each copy set.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
In a copier/duplicator machine which produces simplex and duplex copy sheets to be sorted an improved sorting apparatus for sorting in simplex and duplex modes of operation comprising: a frame; a rotatable member supported in said frame; an array of tray members arranged axially of said rotatable member; drive means for rotating said rotatable member in one direction when sorting simplex copies and the opposite direction when sorting duplex copies; conveyor means including a deflector member for directing copy sheets towards one feed zone adjacent the path of said tray members on one side and another feed zone adjacent the path of said tray members on another side; control means for supplying signals to said drive means and said deflector member to rotate said tray member in a predetermined direction and direct sheets to a selected feed zone depending on whether simplex or duplex sorting mode of operation is desired; gate means positioned adjacent to the path of said tray members adapted to unload a collated set of sheets from each tray member into a receiving tray; wherein said receiving tray is slideable across the sheet discharge path and means to slide the receiving tray in reciprocating fashion upon receiving each copy set.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |