Patent ID: 6685065
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
An article folding assembly, comprising a bed assembly having laterally opposite longitudinal first and second edge portions, a first folder flap, a second folder flap, first means for hingedly connecting the first folder flap to the first edge portion to constantly resiliently urge the first folder flap to extend generally vertically upwardly relative to the bed assembly while at rest and permitting the first folder flap being moved between a datum position extending laterally outwardly of the bed assembly and a folded position at least in part in overlaying relationship to the bed assembly, and second means for hingedly connecting the second folder flap to the second edge portion to constantly resiliently urge the second folder flap to extend generally vertically upwardly relative to the bed assembly while at rest and permitting the second folder flap being moved between a datum position extending laterally outwardly of the bed assembly and a folded position at least in part in overlaying relationship to the bed assembly.