Title: Sheet distributing apparatus

Abstract: Sheet distributing apparatus for a sorter which includes a plurality of bins for receiving copy sheets advanced from a processor. Extending along the sheet path adjacent to the inlets of the bins are a pair of helical screw members which rotatably support and advance a carriage carrying deflector members which direct the copy sheets into the bins. The drive for rotating the helical screw members include a motor spring which drive a single revolution latching device to provide intermittent movement of the carriage past the inlets of each of the bins. A clutch which is connected to the drive of the sheet transport rewinds the motor spring after untensioning thereof after a sorting run.

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Inventors: Cross, Thomas R. (Rochester, NY, US)
George, Clifford L. (Macedon, NY, US)

Application Number: 530906
Filing Date: 1974-12-09
Publication_date: 1976-03-02
Assignee: Xerox Corporation (Stamford, CT)
Primary Class(es): 271/293 271/296
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US Patent Ref:

2990174	Jun, 1961	Kimbrough	271/173.
3516654	Jun, 1970	Mestre	271/173.
3774902	Nov, 1973	Schulze	270/58.

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Primary Examiner: Blunk, Evon C.
Assistant Examiner: Saifer, Robert
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