Systems and methods for dispensing a printed document from a printer machine using a dispensing device
AssigneeCapital One Services, LLC
InventorDavid Kelly Wurmfeld
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Abstract
Disclosed are methods and systems for dispensing a printed document from a printer machine with a dispensing device. For instance, a document being printed out from the printer machine may be monitored for, and a determination that a document is being printed out from the printer machine may be made based on the monitoring. The printed document may be engaged with an arm mechanism of the dispensing device, the printed document may be urged towards a slot of the dispensing device with the arm mechanism, and the printed document may be dispensed out of the slot with the arm mechanism.
Claims20
A method for dispensing a printed document from a printer machine with a dispensing device, the method comprising:
- monitoring for a document being printed out from the printer machine;
- based on the monitoring, determining that a document is being printed out from the printer machine;
- engaging the printed document with an arm mechanism of the dispensing device, wherein a first portion of the arm mechanism is attached to a belt of the dispensing device that is configured to rotate to move the arm mechanism linearly along a track of the dispensing device, and a second portion of the arm mechanism contacts a surface of the printed document to engage the printed document;
- urging the printed document towards a slot of the dispensing device with the arm mechanism moved by a rotation of the belt;
- and
- dispensing the printed document out of the slot with the arm mechanism.
A printed document dispensing system, comprising:
- a printer machine;
- and
- a dispensing device mounted to the printer machine, the dispensing device including:
- a body having a slot;
- an arm mechanism moveably coupled to the body via a first portion of the arm mechanism, and a second portion of the arm mechanism including one or more engagement devices;
- and
- a controller configured to:
- monitor for a document being printed out from the printer machine;
- based on the monitoring, determine that a document is being printed out from the printer machine;
- engage the printed document with the arm mechanism, wherein the one or more engagement devices contact a surface of the printed document to engage the printed document;
- urge the printed document towards the slot with the arm mechanism as the arm mechanism is moved towards the slot via the first portion while the printed document is engaged;
- and
- dispense the printed document out of the slot with the arm mechanism.
A method for dispensing a printed document from a printer machine with a dispensing device, the method comprising:
- monitoring for a document being printed out from the printer machine using one or more sensors;
- when at least one of the one or more sensors is triggered, determining that a document is being printed out from the printer machine;
- engaging the printed document with one or more wheels of an arm mechanism of the dispensing device via a friction grip, the one or more wheels contacting a surface of the printed document to engage the printed document;
- moving the arm mechanism axially along a track of the dispensing device to urge the printed document towards a slot of the dispensing device with the arm mechanism;
- and
- dispensing the printed document out of the slot with the arm mechanism.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.