Eastman-kodak Company

Heinz Wagner

Ulrich Fischer

Helmut Ettischer

Hans-Juergen Kurze

Frank Goeltenboth

A device for collecting sheets includes a collection tray (13) with a bottom portion (21) which forms a stack support surface (19). The bottom portion is movably arranged and is adjustable in response to the weight of the sheets (25) collected on the support surface (19). The support surface (19) is upwardly inclined in the sheet transport direction. A deflectable hold-down element (41) which intersects the imaginary trajectory of the sheets and urges the deposited sheets (25) downwardly, is provided for cooperation with the rear area of the sheets (25) to be collected.

Device for collecting sheets

A container for receiving stacks of sheets which are connected with each other in a corner by means of staples. The support surface (1) provided for supporting the stacks has a recess (31) in an area aligned with the stapled corners of the stacks. The recess allows the stapled corners to be deflected downwardly. The support surface (1) is uneven, its uneven shape being selected such that the stack to be received is supported at least along an elevation in such a way that the inherent stiffness of the stack is broken so that the stapled corners can be reliably deflected down into the recess (31).

Growing community of inventors

Wiesensteig, Germany

Heinz Wagner