Patent ID: 7931269
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: B65H,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A bi-directional media transport baffle apparatus adapted for installation in a substantially rigid supporting structure, the baffle apparatus comprising: two opposing nip baffle pairs capable of guiding media in at least two directions, the nip baffle pairs being operatively associated with a media drive mechanism and forming the media path through the media drive mechanism, the two opposing nip baffle pairs spaced in relation to each other, the media path crossing the relation between the two opposing nip baffle pairs, each nip baffle pair including a first part and a second part in interdigitated relation to the first part to facilitate non-stubbing media transfer along the media path, the interdigitated relation between the first and second parts such that the first part separates from the second part of the corresponding nip baffle pair along the relation between the two opposing nip baffle pairs and crossing the media path, wherein the interdigitated relation between the first and second parts of each nip baffle pair are spaced in relation to each other and the media drive mechanism; wherein at least the second oart of the nip baffle pairs is movable in relation to the first part of the corresponding nip baffle pair about a pivot point from an extended position for media transfer to a retracted position.