JPH01203162A - Arranging device for output sheet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To arrange information automatically and orderly by arranging an inverting shoot between one end of a stacker and an output sheet discharge section with a binder mechanism facing with one side of the stacker and providing a discharge mechanism to the stacker, thereby inverting discharged sheets and binding the output sheets for every message. CONSTITUTION:An output sheet 9 flows from an output sheet discharge section 2 of a facsimile 1 through an inverting shoot 10 into a stacker 3 and collected in the stacker 3 with the face having a message being inverted. Consequently, when a plurality of output sheets 9 are fed continuously, they are stacked on the stacker 3 in the order of the message. When a binder mechanism 12 facing with one side of the stacker 3 is operated for every message, a plurality of output sheets 9 stacked in the order of the message are bound for every message. Then a discharge mechanism functions to incline the stacker 3 so that the bound output sheets 9 are discharged from the stacker 3 into a collection box 21.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to an output paper that organizes and collects multiple sheets of output paper ejected from an electronic device, such as facsimile output paper, for each message. Regarding organizing devices.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, when multiple sheets of paper are outputted from an electronic device, such as facsimile output, the side on which the message is displayed is facing up, and the sheet is placed on top of the preceding output sheet. In many cases, subsequent output sheets were stacked on top of each other. Further, when a plurality of messages are output, there is no known method for dividing the output paper for each message.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) Since the output paper of facsimiles and other electronic devices is ejected as described above, a person has to wait while the electronic device is outputting, and has to organize the output paper after outputting. There was a problem in that it required a lot of effort.

Using facsimile as an example, if multiple messages are received during unattended operation at night, the next morning it is necessary not only to separate the large number of output sheets by message, but also to rearrange the output sheets in reverse order. There was also a need to do so.

(Means for Solving the Problems) Therefore, the present invention solves the above-mentioned problems by reversing the output paper ejected from the electronic device and making it possible to bind the output paper for each message. .

That is, in the output paper sorting device of the present invention, a downwardly sloped reversing chute is installed between one end of the stacker installed at an angle and the output paper discharge section, and a reversing chute with a downward slope is installed for binding the output sheets on one side of the stacker. Along with the binder mechanism facing out,
The stacker is characterized in that it is provided with a discharge mechanism.

In the above, the binder mechanism is a mechanism that binds multiple sheets of output paper with a needle-like metal fitting, such as a paper binding device (for example, a stapler (trade name)) commonly used as an office device, or a mechanism that cuts holes in multiple sheets of output paper. Any mechanism that can prevent output sheets from being scattered may be used, such as a mechanism that temporarily binds the paper. Since the output paper may be copied, it can be said that temporary binding is appropriate.

Further, the ejection mechanism can be configured with a rotation mechanism that changes the inclination of the stacker or an opening/closing door provided at the lower end of the stacker.

(Function) According to the output paper organizing device of the present invention, when the output paper passes from the discharge section through the reversing chute and flows to the stacker, the side on which the message is displayed is reversed from top to bottom and placed on the stacker. It will be collected. Therefore, if multiple sheets of paper are output in succession,
Messages are stacked on the stacker in the order of messages starting from the bottom.

On the other hand, by operating a binder mechanism and a discharge mechanism facing one side of the stacker for each message, output sheets stacked in message order can be bound for each message and discharged to the outside.

<Embodiment> An example in which the present invention is applied to an output paper ejection section of a facsimile will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a facsimile machine, and 2 is an output paper ejecting section of the facsimile machine. A rectangular plate-shaped stacker 3 is installed below the facsimile 1 so as to be rotatable around a shaft 4. A sprocket gear is fixed to the end of the shaft 4, and a sprocket gear 7 fixed to the output shaft of a reversible motor 6 is engaged with the sprocket gear 5, and under the control of the reversible motor 6, The stacker 3 can take a downward slope from one end to the other end or an upward slope from one end to the other end.Also, one end of the stacker 3 has a gate-shaped A separation cover 8 is fixedly attached, and the upper side of the separation cover 8 serves as an inlet for the output paper 9, and the lower side serves as an outlet for the output paper 9.

When the stacker 3 has a downward slope from one end to the other end, a downward slope reversing shoe 1 composed of two parallel plates is provided between the upper part of the separation cover 8 and the output paper discharge section 2. ~10 are installed.

Further, a flat board 11 is attached to one side of the stacker 3, and the functional part of the binder mechanism 12 installed on the board 11 faces the notch 13 of the stacker 3.

The binder mechanism 12 can be any mechanism as long as it has the function of binding paper, but in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. A hole is cut into the overlapped output paper 9 by raising and lowering the paper, and the output paper can be temporarily bound by applying the cut piece to a pre-stitched state.

In this case, an operating lever 16 is connected to a lifting rod 15 for raising and lowering the piercing blade 14, and a rotating shaft 17 to which the base end of the operating lever 16 is fixed, and a reversible motor 18 or a sprocket installed on the base plate 11. It is engaged through gears 19 and 20.

In FIG. 1, a box designated by the reference numeral 21 is a collection box, and is installed below one end of the stacker 3 when the stacker 3 assumes an upward slope from one end to the other end.

For the above configuration, a sensor for detecting the passage of the output paper 9, a sensor for detecting the attitude of the stacker 3,
Sensors are provided to detect the operation of the binder machine 1tIj12, and the stacker 3
A control device for the reversible motor 6 that rotates the reversible motor 6 and a reversible motor 18 that operates the binder mechanism 12
The control device is now operational.

That is, above one side of the separation cover 8 is a photo sensor 22.
23 are arranged in front and back along the traveling direction of the output paper 9, and the sensor 22 detects the arrival of the output paper 9, and the sensor 23 detects the arrival of the output paper 9 to the photo 1.
This is to detect the passage of. Fo 1-Sensor 2
The output of the photo sensor 23 is given as a reset signal for the timer 24, and the output of the photosensor 23 is given as a start signal for the timer 24. But timer 2
By setting the time set in step 4 to be slightly longer than the time interval between the preceding output paper and the subsequent output paper, the end of one message can be detected. By giving the output of the timer 24 to the control device 25 of the reversible motor 18, it is used as an operation start signal for the binder mechanism]2.

Upon receiving the operation start signal, the control device 25 controls the binder 18
．． In order to operate 'jfli 12 once, the reversible motor 18 is rotated forward and backward once. Reversible motor]
Switching from normal rotation to reverse rotation of 8 is performed using magnetic switches 26 installed above and below, facing the moving part of the operating lever 16.
．． 27. That is, in the initial state, when the signal from the magnetic switch 26 is applied, the reversible motor 18 rotates in the forward direction, and when the operating lever 16 rotates and detects that the magnetic switch 27 is opposed to the operating lever 16, the reversible motor 18 rotates. is reversed and stopped by a signal from the magnet switch 26.

A signal accompanying the end of one forward/reverse rotation of the reversible motor 18 is given from the control device 25 to the control device 28 of the reversible motor 6.

The control device 28, which receives the signal indicating the end of the operation, rotates the reversible motor 6 in the forward and reverse directions once. On one side of the stacker 3, two magnetic switches 30 are provided above and below, so that the attitude of the stacker 3 can be detected.

In this stacker 3 as well, when the signal from the magnet switch 30 is given in the initial state, - the reversible motor 6 rotates forward and the stacker 3 rotates, and as a result, when it detects that the two magnet switches are facing the stacker 3; The reversible motor 6 stops. After the reversible motor 6 has stopped, when a signal detecting passage of the output paper 9 is sent from the photo sensor 31 provided at the exit formed at one end of the stacker 3, the control device 28 drives the reversible motor 6 in reverse. Then, when the Macnet I switch 30 detects that it is facing the stacker 3 again, the reversible motor 6 is stopped.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

The output paper 9 discharged from the facsimile 1 is sent to a reversing chute 10, where it is turned upside down and flows onto the stacker 3.

Therefore, in the facsimile 1, the message appears on the top surface, but in the stacker 3, the message appears on the bottom surface. When a plurality of output sheets 9 are consecutive, the output sheets 9 are stacked on the stacker 3 in the reverse order of the message.

When one message is completed and the ejection of the output paper 9 stops, the control device 25 rotates the reversible motor 6 in the forward and reverse directions once, so that the binder mechanism 12 transfers the multiple sheets of output paper 9 stacked on the stacker 3. Bind.

When the operation of the binder mechanism 12 is completed, the control device W28
rotates the reversible motor 18 forward and backward once, so
As shown in FIG. 4, the output sheets 9 bound on the stacker 3 are discharged into the collection box 21 through the outlet section by the inclination of the stacker 3.

As described above, even if a message covering a plurality of sheets of output paper is sent to the facsimile machine 1 multiple times, the output sheets 9 can be arranged in the same order and bound for each message.

It goes without saying that the various operation start signals mentioned above can be generated by other means.

For example, the end of one message is the photo sensor 22.
, 23, it is also possible to receive a call end signal from the facsimile machine 1.

Further, the forward and reverse operations of the reversible motors 6 and 18 can also be controlled by counting the rotation time and number of rotations, without using a magnetic switch.

On the other hand, in the embodiment, the output sheets 9 stacked on the stacker 3 are discharged by changing the posture, that is, by changing the posture from one end to the other end with a downward slope to an upward slope from one end to the other end. As shown in FIG. Instead of reversing, it is also possible to open and close the opening/closing door 32.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, according to the present invention, the output paper ejected from the electronic device is arranged in the order of the messages, and each message is bound, so that the information is automatically stored. It has the effect of being able to organize things in an orderly manner and improving the efficiency of office work and other tasks.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is the same (partially enlarged perspective view of the binder mechanism of the embodiment, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are the same); FIG. 5 is a side view of a stacker according to another embodiment of the invention. 1...Facsimile 2...Output paper discharge section 3...Stacker 6.18...Reversible motor 9...Output paper 10...Reversing chute 12...Binter mechanism 21...Collection box 25.28...Control device 32...Opening/closing door

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A downwardly sloping reversing chute is installed between one end of the stacker installed at an angle and the output paper ejection section, and a binder mechanism for binding the output sheets is faced on one side of the stacker, and An apparatus for organizing output paper, characterized in that the stacker is provided with a discharge mechanism.