Media path modules
AssigneePalo Alto Research Center Incorporated
InventorsDavid K. Biegelsen, Lars-Erik Swartz, Markus P. J. Fromherz, Mark H. Yim
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Abstract
A media transport array for forming sequential media streams feeding a media processing system in which serial flows, parallel flows, or both are desired are structured from standard, batch fabricatable media path modules. Each media path module includes a frame unit, intermodule latching means, media control electronics, and media state sensing electronics. Within each media path module, at least one media transport nip receives media and passes it to an independently actuated media director. Media guides support media as it moves into and out of the media director.
Claims31
For a media processing system feeding media streams through a media path structured for serial or parallel flows, a media transport array comprising:
- not less than two media path modules, wherein each of said media path modules comprises:
- a frame unit;
- an intermodule latching means;
- not less than one media transport nip;
- actuation means;
- a media director;
- media control electronics;
- and
- media state sensing electronics.
The media transport array according to claim l, wherein said media director further comprises translational deflector vanes with pass through centers for directing media.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.