Patent ID: 6266944
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: B43M

Abstract:
A process for the automatic enveloping of messages with a variable number of sheets, starting as single envelope sheets (2) and unfolded message sheets, comprising:a) supplying one or more message sheets and releasing said one or more message sheets to a first accumulating plane (9, 48) limited to accumulating message sheets and comprising a first tray (9) and a platen (48);b) supplying an envelope sheet (2) and releasing said envelope sheet to a second accumulating plane (17, 28, 29), said second accumulating plane forming an angle with said first accumulating plane (9, 48), to obtain overlaying of front ends of said envelope sheet (2) and said one or more message sheets, after release, said second accumulating plane (17, 28, 28) comprising a second tray (29) apt to be in contact with said first tray (9);c) simultaneously feeding said envelope sheet (2) and said one or more message sheets so that the complete overlaying therebetween is obtained;d) simultaneously folding said envelope sheet (2) and said one or more message sheets, obtaining an envelope.