Patent ID: 6131901
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
A sheet stacking device for conveying and stacking at least first and second sheets comprising:a suction box;a suction belt;at least a portion of said suction belt passing in contact with said suction box;at least a portion of said suction belt having porous sections whereby a suction in said suction box is communicated for suction holding of said first sheet moving thereon;means for separating said first sheet from said suction belt;said second sheet being conveyed spaced from and following said first sheet on said suction belt;said means for separating being further effective for separating said second sheet from said suction belt; andat least one of said suction belt and said means for separating including orienting means for discharging said first sheet with its trailing end lower than a leading end of said first and second sheet, whereby said leading end of said second sheet passes over said trailing end of said first sheet and jamming of said first and second sheets is avoided.