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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 1999
Filed:
Jul. 07, 1997
Rolf Hartmann, Dornach, CH;
Daniel Langenegger, Brittnau, CH;
Grapha-Holding AG, Hergiswil, CH;
Abstract
An apparatus for the processing of folded printed sheets is provided with at least one work station located next to a conveying path, with the work station preferably being a feeder for separating and opening the printed sheets. A plurality of support means is arranged sequentially on conveying means configured as a continuous loop, with the printed sheets in the region of the fold slidingly supportable on a respective support edge of the respective support means. The support means are spaced apart and sequentially guided past the work station and are inclined with respect to the conveying direction of the conveying means at least in the region of a work station.