Patent ID: 6551229
Filing Date: 2003-04-22
Classification: B31F,B65H

Abstract:
An apparatus for folding and sealing paper-like objects, comprising:a. a housing; b. a tray, said tray supporting the paper object, said tray including a surface angled downwardly relative to a horizontal plane, said tray held to said housing; c. a first roller, said first roller rotating about a first axis, said first roller mounted to said housing; d. a second roller, said second roller rotating about a second axis adjacent said first roller, said second roller being supported by said housing; and e. adjustment means for determining the nip between said first and second rollers to permit said paper object to pass from said tray to and through said nip between said first and second rollers, said adjustment means further comprising an axle located along the axis of said second roller, and means for determining the position of said axle relative to said housing, said means for determining the position of axle relative to said housing further comprising a plate fixed to said housing and a collar supported by said plate and being turnable relative to said plate, said axle of said second roller being supported by a bearing within said collar.