Sheet-aligning device

U.S. Patent Number: 5393046

Abstract: A device (1) for aligning sheets against two sheet abutments (3 and 5) which are disposed perpendicularly relative to each other consists of a rotatably mounted sleeve (6) in which a rod member (16) is guided. Rod member (16) is held in the sleeve by spring means (18). At least one aligning element (8) is mounted on sleeve (6) for pivotal movement about a pin (10), the aligning element being provided with a friction element (14) at one end. Spring means (24) connecting arm (12) of the aligning element with the lower end (22) of rod member (16) cause the friction element (14) to rest with a predetermined pressure force on the surface (4) of the uppermost sheet of paper.

Inventors: Garbe; Siegfried (Stuttgart, DE)

Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY)

Application Number: 08/220,343

Issued: 1995-02-28

Expired: 2007-02-28

Classes: 271/220 ; 271/184; 271/236; 271/251

Field of search: 271/236,250,253,254,220,184,185

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