Patent ID: 6978583

Claim:
An insertion station apparatus operative to insert an enclosure collation into an open end of an envelope, the insertion station having a deck with a transport mechanism for conveying an envelope, an opening mechanism for opening an envelope, the opening mechanism comprising: a suction device operatively connected to a suction assembly, the suction assembly having a first control mechanism controlled by a first electrical control signal and a transport system for moving the suction device into at least a first position and a second position; the suction device for applying vacuum to a top portion of the envelope; and a vacuum disengage assist system for disengaging the vacuum applied to the top portion of the envelope, wherein the vacuum disengage assist system includes a second control mechanism controlled by a second electrical control signal and wherein, the opening mechanism further comprises a solenoid for moving an actuator to physically contact and apply force to the top portion of the envelope.