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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2002
Franck Chagnon, Saint Leu D Esserent, FR;
Jean-Francois Robert, Creil, FR;
Philippe Robin, Cires les Mello, FR;
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Heidelberg, DE;
Abstract
A device for catching a torn transport belt, includes a holding device for the transport belt. The holding device has two catching elements between which the transport belt runs, for holding the transport belt firmly therebetween. A first one of the two catching elements has a convex surface facing towards the transport belt, and the second one of the two catching elements has a concave surface facing towards the transport belt. Also included is a device for measuring tension of the transport belt, the tension measuring device being constructed for triggering the holding device when the tension of the transport belt falls below a prescribed value. A folder including the catching device is also provided.