US PATENT SUBCLASS 271 / 178
.~.~.~ Rotating packer

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271 /   HD   SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING

278  DF  DELIVERING {13}
306  DF  .~ With transfer means between conveyor and receiver {8}
177  DF  .~.~ Means to push sheets out of edgewise into broadside movement (e.g., packer) {2}
178.~.~.~ Rotating packer {1}
179  DF  .~.~.~.~> Screw or helix

DEFINITION

Classification: 271/178

(under subclass 177) Device wherein the transfer mechanism includes a member turning about an axis, at least a portion of the turning member contacting at least a portion of the surface of each sheet.

(1) Note. In this subclass the axis of the packer is usually parallel to the surface of the sheet and the packer pushes each sheet away from the packer axis.