Patent ID: 6036026
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: B65H,Y10S

Abstract:
An arrangement for automatically, selectably diverting, different-weight checks being transported along a prescribed track with divert-blade means at a prescribed divert-station therealong, said checks comprising ""standard"" and ""non-standard"", heavier versions, this arrangement comprising, in combination with the foregoing:weight sense means, disposed along said track, upstream of said divert station, for sensing at least a mass characteristic of passing checks and outputting mass-indicating signals SS representative thereof; actuate means arranged to thrust said blade means across said track and associated actuate-adjust means for adjusting actuation-torque of said actuate means responsive to associated torque-adjust signals AA input thereto; and control means arranged to receive said mass-indicating signals SS, manipulating them and applying associated torque-adjust signals AA to said actuate-adjust means whereby to automatically adjust and control the torque applied to said blade means according to the sensed weight condition of a said check; said control means and actuate-adjust means being set to normally handle said ""standard"" weight checks, and adapted to increase actuation-torque upon detection of a ""heavier"" check.