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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 02, 1976
Filed:
Dec. 09, 1974
Thomas R Cross, Rochester, NY (US);
Clifford L George, Macedon, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
Sheet distributing apparatus for a sorter which includes a plurality of bins for receiving copy sheets advanced from a processor. Extending along the sheet path adjacent to the inlets of the bins are a pair of helical screw members which rotatably support and advance a carriage carrying deflector members which direct the copy sheets into the bins. The drive for rotating the helical screw members include a motor spring which drive a single revolution latching device to provide intermittent movement of the carriage past the inlets of each of the bins. A clutch which is connected to the drive of the sheet transport rewinds the motor spring after untensioning thereof after a sorting run.