US PATENT SUBCLASS 271 / 187
.~.~.~.~ By rotating circumferential-pocket members

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271 /   HD   SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING

278  DF  DELIVERING {13}
306  DF  .~ With transfer means between conveyor and receiver {8}
184  DF  .~.~ Means to change orientation or direction of sheets during delivery {1}
185  DF  .~.~.~ Orientation-changing means {2}
187.~.~.~.~ By rotating circumferential-pocket members

DEFINITION

Classification: 271/187

(under subclass 185) Device wherein the transfer mechanism includes a turning means provided with one or more receptacles for the temporary holding of successive sheets, each receptacle lying in or adjacent a peripheral portion of the turning means.

(1) Note. In use, successive sheets are inserted tangentially into successive pockets of the turning means while the pocket is aligned with the direction of movement of the successive sheets. As the turning means rotates, the pockets hold and carry the sheets circumferentially, and the sheets are released to the receiver at a location different from the insertion location, thereby changing the orientation of the sheets.