Patent ID: 7685938

Claim:
A system for removing an interleaf sheet interposed between plate sheets in an imaging system, the interleaf sheet removal system comprising: a substantially horizontal member; at least two roller assemblies each comprising a first roller and a second roller, the first and second rollers configured to directly contact and pick up the interleaf sheet, a portion of each of the at least two roller assemblies connected to the horizontal member; a disposal roller assembly comprising a first and a second disposal roller respectively rotating in opposing directions; and a rail assembly configured to move the at least two roller assemblies to a position proximate and above the disposal roller assembly, wherein a downward movement of each of the first and the second rollers of each of the at least two roller assemblies enables the disposal rollers to receive the interleaf sheet, and wherein said system further comprises at least one springing roller configured to apply a force to at least one of the first and second disposal rollers when the interleaf sheet is positioned between the at least one springing roller and the at least one of the first and second disposal rollers.