Sheet preparation module architecture and control methods

Details Sheet preparation module architecture and control methods Sheet preparation module architecture and control methods

2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Sipos, John (Department: 3721)

Manufacturing container or tube from paper; or other manufacturi

With cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading

Plural cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading stations

C493S353000, C493S356000, C493S360000, C270S005030, C399S385000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07137943

ABSTRACT:
Sheets can be manipulated for punching, perforating and/or folding. The systems and methods according to this invention allow sheets to be punched and/or perforated in various configurations. The systems and methods according to this invention allow sheets to be folded in various forms and/or configurations. Sheets can be inverted to ensure proper orientation. The systems and methods according to this invention allow the number and/and or locations of punches and/or perforations and the type and/or length of folds to be controlled on a sheet-by-sheet basis. The systems and methods according to this invention allow the sheet preparation module to be optionally configured within the photocopying system depending on the needs and flexibility of the finishing requirements of the operator. The modularity of the sheet preparation module design as a “plug and play” unit enables greater functionality for the manipulation of sheets.

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