BNP Paribas has filed a patent for a sheet folding apparatus with a unique sheet separating mechanism. The apparatus includes a stacking unit, feeding roller, and suction unit to separate sheets efficiently. The injection mechanism changes the air injection direction to separate the uppermost sheet from the paper stack. GlobalData’s report on BNP Paribas gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Sheet folding apparatus with sheet feeding and separating mechanisms
The patent application (Publication Number: US20230382670A1) describes a sheet feeding apparatus with a unique sheet separating mechanism. The apparatus includes a stacking unit for paper stacks, a feeding unit to feed the uppermost sheet, and a sheet separating mechanism. This mechanism consists of a suction unit to pull the uppermost sheet upward and an injection mechanism with a first injection unit that injects air to separate the uppermost sheet from the rest. The injection unit comprises a cylindrical nozzle portion with an injection hole and a rotary portion to rotate the nozzle and supply air to its internal space. The injected air changes direction towards a predetermined region on the end face of the paper stack, facilitating sheet separation.
Furthermore, the patent application details a sheet separating apparatus designed to inject air towards a specific region on the end face of a paper stack to separate the sheets. This apparatus includes a cylindrical nozzle portion with an injection hole and a rotary portion to rotate the nozzle. The injected air is supplied to the internal space of the nozzle, and the injection occurs within a specific angle range on the end face side of the paper stack. Additionally, a body holds the nozzle portion, accommodating it with a supply path for externally supplied air. The rotary portion generates the necessary rotation force for the nozzle using externally supplied air, enhancing the efficiency of the sheet separating process.
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