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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 1989
Filed:
Feb. 22, 1988
Gothe A Parkander, Ljungby, SE;
TH Stralfors AB, Ljungby, SE;
Abstract
A method and machine for folding, stacking and separating continuous forms in a moving web, the continuous forms web being prefabricated with regard to width, margin line holes and transverse perforations intended for zigzag folding of the web to form it into a stack after it has been provided with print in a printer having a supply of series of preferably personalized forms, wherein each series includes an initial form marked with an address and optionally with a separation mark a first system having feed means for the web which cooperation with the line holes advance the web in controlled register, and means for cutting the web on electronic command from a sensor which reacts to the separation mark or, alternatively, on electronic command from the printer, and a second system comprising a driven feed device for advancing the web and a swinging waddling device, the web passing through the waddling device and being formed during the swinging movements thereof into a zigzag folded stack, and further means for squeezing and holding down the folded stack.