Side guiding mechanism for outsert folding machine

Abstract

A side jogging mechanism for aligning a sheet to be folded into an outsert by an outsert folding apparatus comprises a frame including first and second oppositely disposed side frame members between which the outsert folding apparatus is received, an adjustable solenoid assembly mounted on the first side frame member, and a side stop assembly mounted on the second side frame member. The solenoid assembly includes a solenoid, a plunger extending from and actuated by the solenoid, and a pusher mounted at an end of the plunger located between the first and second side frame members. The side stop assembly includes a side stop located between the first and second side frame members. The solenoid assembly further includes an adjusting mechanism, e.g., a threaded shaft and handwheel, for adjusting the position of the pusher between the first and second side frame members, which adjusting mechanism is located outside the frame. Desirably, the side stop assembly also including an adjusting mechanism, e.g., a threaded shaft and handwheel, for adjusting the position of the side stop between the first and second side frame members, which adjusting mechanism is also located outside the frame.

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