Patent ID: 6533265
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
An apparatus for positioning transfer media, the apparatus comprising:(a) an output repository having an offset edge axis; (b) a sensor configured to sense a lateral position of the media relative to longitudinal alignment with the offset edge axis of the output repository and outputting an alignment signal responsive to the sensed lateral position of the media longitudinally aligning with the offset edge axis of the output repository; (c) a controller in communication with the sensor, the controller configured to output a lateral movement signal in absence of an alignment signal from the sensor and output a longitudinal movement signal; (d) a lateral transporter in communication with the controller, the lateral transporter configured to respond to a lateral movement signal from the controller, by laterally transporting the media towards alignment with the offset edge axis of the output repository; and, (e) a longitudinal conveyor in communication with the controller, the longitudinal conveyor configured to respond to a longitudinal movement signal from the controller, by longitudinally conveying the media, in longitudinal alignment with the offset edge axis, into the output repository.