Patent ID: 6227589
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
In combination,a first gripper part and a second gripper part connected together for pivotal movement about a common axis, said first gripper part being pivotable between an open position and a clamping position in which it cooperates with the second gripper part to clamp a printed product under spring force, wherein the first gripper part and the second gripper part have a clamping surface and an external surface;a spring element, wherein the spring element is arranged between the first gripper part and the second gripper part and wherein the spring element biases the first gripper part to the clamping position; and,a conforming biaser which conforms to the external surfaces of the first gripper part and the second gripper part and imparts a force biasing the first gripper part to the clamping position.