Insert feeding apparatus

Details Insert feeding apparatus Insert feeding apparatus

1997-01-13

1998-08-11

Nguyen, Hoang

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271 301, B65H 3902

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057916438

ABSTRACT:
In order to avoid ergonomic problems such as carpet tunnel syndrome while improving productivity, an apparatus for feeding inserts such as order blanks and envelopes to a binding line is disclosed. The apparatus includes an insert support for supporting inserts in a vertically inclined stack together with an insert feeder for feeding inserts along a vertically inclined upward feed path. It also includes a transport extending from the insert feeder for transporting inserts for delivery to an insert receiving point remote therefrom. The apparatus further includes the transport having an insert receiving end positioned adjacent the top of the vertically inclined insert stack, an insert supplying end positioned adjacent the insert receiving point, and an insert conveying section extending from the insert receiving end to the insert supplying end. It also includes an insert separator which is generally operative between the insert feeder and the insert receiving end of the insert transport. As for the insert separator, it includes a vertically inclined insert drive for engaging a vertically inclined surface of the vertically inclined insert stack to facilitate separation and transfer of inserts from the stack.

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