US 12,344,028 B2 · Envelope processing apparatus, enclosing-sealing apparatus, and image forming system

Abstract

An envelope processing apparatus for enclosing an enclosure in an envelope includes an envelope conveyance path, an enclosure supplier, an envelope supplier, a flap opener, and an envelope stacker. The envelope conveyance path extends in a substantially vertical direction to convey the envelope. The enclosure supplier supplies the enclosure to the envelope via the envelope conveyance path. The envelope supplier supplies the envelope to the envelope conveyance path, The flap opener opens a flap portion of the envelope between the envelope supplier and the envelope conveyance path. The envelope stacker stacks the envelope ejected from the envelope conveyance path.

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Dependent claims

An envelope processing apparatus for enclosing an enclosure in an envelope, the apparatus comprising:

an envelope conveyance path extending in a vertical direction, the envelope conveyance path configured to convey an envelope;
an enclosure supplier configured to supply an enclosure to the envelope via the envelope conveyance path;
an envelope supplier configured to supply the envelope to the envelope conveyance path;
a flap opener configured to open a flap portion of the envelope between the envelope supplier and the envelope conveyance path;
an envelope stacker configured to stack the envelope ejected from the envelope conveyance path;
and
an envelope supply path branching from the envelope conveyance path at a first branch position lower than a position of the enclosure supplier in the envelope conveyance path.

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An envelope processing apparatus for enclosing an enclosure in an envelope, the apparatus comprising:

an enclosing conveyance path configured to convey an enclosure;
a first cover configured to cover the enclosing conveyance path;
an envelope conveyance path extending from the enclosing conveyance path in a vertical direction, the envelope conveyance path configured to convey an envelope;
a second cover configured to cover at least the envelope conveyance path;
and
a controller configured to continue conveying the enclosure in the enclosing conveyance path in response to the second cover being open.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Envelope processing apparatus, enclosing-sealing apparatus, and image forming system

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Envelope processing apparatus, enclosing-sealing apparatus, and image forming system

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