26results about "Document inserters" patented technology

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.

An envelope processing apparatus conveys an envelope to an enclosing position and encloses an enclosure on which specific information is formed at a formation position. The enclosing device includes: an envelope conveyor to convey the enclosure to the enclosing position to insert the enclosure into the envelope; a sensor to acquire, as an image, a structure of the envelope during conveyance, and acquire transparent-portion information indicating a position of a transparent portion in the envelope; an envelope holder to hold the envelope in a state in which the enclosure is insertable; and control circuitry to output position adjustment information for adjusting a position of the envelope in a width direction of the envelope at the enclosing position or a position of the specific information in a conveyance direction of the envelope, based on relative positions between the formation position of the specific information and the position of the transparent portion.

Method for setting at least one device (106, 108, 130, 140, 150, 180, 190) of an inserting device (105) which is set for processing envelopes (E) according to at least one predetermined dimension of the envelope (E), comprising the following steps: Measuring a plurality of envelopes (E) while the envelopes (E) are moved in order to obtain at least one predetermined dimension of the envelope (E); depending on a comparison of the obtained dimension with a set dimension and / or with one or more previously obtained dimensions, adjusting the at least one device (106, 108, 130, 140, 150, 180, 190) of the inserting device (105) for processing the envelopes (E); and from a comparison of a plurality of obtained dimensions, recognizing whether the predetermined dimension of the envelopes (E) increases or decreases in order to identify a trend, where at least one facility is closed upon detection of the trend, wherein a plurality of envelopes (E) are provided to the inserting device (105), and where only a portion of the majority of provided envelopes (E) are measured.

A mailer includes a web that is arranged to form two panels. The panels are bordered by two sides, a bottom, and a top of the mailer. The web includes a paper skin layer and a paper cushioning layer. The paper skin layer is on an outer side of each of the two panels and the paper cushioning layer is on an inner side of each of the two panels. The paper skin layer of one panel extends a first distance from the bottom and the paper skin layer of the other panel extends a second distance from the bottom. The first distance is greater than the second distance such that an offset exists between the tops of the paper skin layers of the two panels.

The invention is a hybrid inserter / wrapper system comprising a hybrid inserter / wrapper system comprising a modular document inserter system and a unique wrapper-like envelope creation module operably connected thereto. The wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to fabricate wrapper-like outer envelopes and feed such outer envelopes to the inserter system. In the second mode, the wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to allow the inserter to be loaded with premade envelopes and feed such envelopes to the inserter system. In either mode, the document inserter system further carries out downstream operations to thereby produce a finished mailpiece.

To provide an enclosing device provided with an enclosing assistance mechanism for assisting in smooth enclosing of an enclosure while retracting a flap when the enclosure is enclosed in an envelope.SOLUTION: An enclosing device that encloses an enclosure into an envelope carried to an enclosing position includes enclosing assistance means (160) that is disposed in an envelope carrying path (1105) for carrying the envelope to the enclosing position and that assists in an enclosing operation, wherein the enclosing assistance means carries the envelope to the enclosing position while retracting a flap of the envelope from the envelope carrying path (1105).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

A mailer includes a web that is arranged to form two panels. The panels are bordered by two sides, a bottom, and a top of the mailer. The web includes a paper skin layer and a paper cushioning layer. The paper skin layer is on an outer side of each of the two panels and the paper cushioning layer is on an inner side of each of the two panels. The paper skin layer of one panel extends a first distance from the bottom and the paper skin layer of the other panel extends a second distance from the bottom. The first distance is greater than the second distance such that an offset exists between the tops of the paper skin layers of the two panels.

A packaging system for packaging an item in an envelope having a front sheet and a rear sheet connected together along respective side edges to form a pouch, includes a supply configured to provide one or more envelopes, and a sled assembly configured to accept an envelope from the supply. The sled assembly includes a sled belt, a retractable sled body, and a plurality of top and bottom suction cups. The sled belt positions the envelope between the plurality of top and bottom suction cups. The top suction cups are disposed on the retractable sled body to engage the front sheet and the bottom suction cups are disposed below the conveyor to engage the rear sheet. The sled body is configured to move between a closed position to an open position to open the envelope, and from the open position to the closed position to close the envelope.

A technology is disclosed that enables the recipient or issuer of documents to classify documents by effectively utilizing characters and designs that can be used by the recipient or issuer of the documents. [Solution] The document sorting system 100A of this embodiment determines whether multiple documents P passing in front of a camera 40 are consecutively transported with the same destination or have been switched to a document P with a different destination, based on the serial number M2 printed on each document P captured by the camera 40. The serial number M2 is printed on each document P with the same destination so that they are transported in ascending order, and the above determination is made by obtaining serial number image data D1 indicating the serial number M2 from the captured data and determining whether it matches the leading image data D2 indicating the leading serial number M2. In other words, the serial number M2, which can be used by the recipient or issuer of the document P from characters, designs, etc. on the document P, can be used to make a determination for sorting the document P, thereby making effective use of the serial number M2.

The invention is a hybrid inserter / wrapper system comprising a hybrid inserter / wrapper system comprising a modular document inserter system and a unique wrapper-like envelope creation module operably connected thereto. The wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to fabricate wrapper-like outer envelopes and feed such outer envelopes to the inserter system. In the second mode, the wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to allow the inserter to be loaded with premade envelopes and feed such envelopes to the inserter system. In either mode, the document inserter system further carries out downstream operations to thereby produce a finished mailpiece.

To provide an encapsulation system capable of improving the quality of an enclosure by preventing the end from bending when inserting the enclosure into an envelope.SOLUTION: In an encapsulation system including a folding device that folds a sheet-shaped medium and an enclosing device that encloses the folded sheet formed by the folding device in an envelope, enclosing state adjusting means is provided for adjusting the enclosing state of the folded sheet so that a pushing mechanism for pushing the folded sheet into the envelope comes into contact with the fold when the folded sheet is enclosed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

To provide an envelope processing device which can achieve downsizing of the entire device and reduction of a ground contact area.SOLUTION: An envelope processing device which encloses an enclosed object into an envelope, includes: an envelope transport path which extends in a substantially vertical direction and transports the envelope; enclosed object supply means which supplies the enclosed object to the envelope through the envelope transport path; envelope supply means which supplies the envelope to the envelope transport path; flap opening means which opens a flap of the envelope between the envelope supply means and the envelope transport path; and envelope loading means to which the envelope discharged from the envelope transport path is loaded.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

An envelope separator is provided with a robotic arm and a support table where the robotic arm can fit fingers between envelopes to collect groups of envelopes from an envelope feeder and then separate those groups and allow for easy packaging of the envelopes into boxes. Preferably, the robotic arm accomplishes the packaging process as well by placing the groups of envelopes into boxes and continuing to gather and place successive groups of envelopes in successive boxes.

Method for tracking shipments produced by one or more processing plants (100, 102) comprising the following steps: Providing (S100) a plurality of original orders, each of which comprises a plurality of shipments to be generated; depending on predetermined characteristics of the shipments, generating (S102) at least one processing order (111, 111a, 111b), wherein the processing order (111, 111a, 111b) comprises at least one shipment to be generated from different original orders; and Processing (S106) of the processing order (111, 111a, 111b) by the one or more processing plants (100, 102) in order to generate the respective shipments from the original orders; characterized by the fact that Each shipment to be generated in the original orders is uniquely assigned to the corresponding shipment in the processing order (111, 111a, 111b) (S104) in order to enable the tracking (S108-S114) of a shipment from the original order during its processing, based on the assignment. wherein the processing of a processing order (111, 111a, 111b) includes printing the shipment and subsequent processing of the shipment, wherein in the event that the printing or subsequent processing of the shipment is faulty, a reprint of the shipment is carried out, wherein the identification assigned to the faulty shipment is appropriately assigned to the reprint of the new shipment, so that the unique assignment of the new shipment to the corresponding shipment in the original order is maintained.

An automated greeting card conveyance system is disclosed that includes a first conveyor configured to transport pre-decorated greeting cards along a first conveyance path and a second conveyor configured to transport envelopes along a second conveyance path. A control system controls customization of each greeting card and envelope by (a) determining a card identifier of the greeting card, (b) identifying customized content associated with an order for the greeting card having the card identifier, and (c) causing the customized content to be printed on the greeting card and envelope. A coupling system may also be used to automatically insert the greeting card into the envelope. In addition, a sealing system may be used to automatically seal envelope having a pointed envelope flap.

Method of folding a mail item (M) comprising: • - transporting the mail item from a starting position (102) to a folding station (104) by a first transport section (101), the mail item having a leading edge (Ml) and a trailing edge (M2); • - at the folding station, folding the mail item over a folding member (106) by moving the folding member towards an entry location (108) of a second transport section (110), such that the mail item is moved into second transport section with a section of the mail item between the leading edge and the trailing edge first, thereby folding the mail item at a cross folding line on said section; and • - transporting the mail item through the second transport section.

The invention is a hybrid inserter / wrapper system comprising a hybrid inserter / wrapper system comprising a modular document inserter system and a unique wrapper-like envelope creation module operably connected thereto. The wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to fabricate wrapper-like outer envelopes and feed such outer envelopes to the inserter system. In the second mode, the wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to allow the inserter to be loaded with premade envelopes and feed such envelopes to the inserter system. In either mode, the document inserter system further carries out downstream operations to thereby produce a finished mailpiece.

An envelope processing apparatus for enclosing enclosures in envelopes includes an envelope conveying path, an enclosure feeder, an envelope feeder, a cover opener, and an envelope stacker. The envelope conveying path extends in a substantially vertical direction to convey the envelopes. The enclosure feeder feeds the enclosures to the envelopes via the envelope conveying path. The envelope feeder feeds the envelopes to the envelope conveying path. The cover opener opens a cover portion of the envelope between the envelope feeder and the envelope conveying path. The envelope stacker stacks the envelopes discharged from the envelope conveying path.

A method of packaging a product in an envelope. The method comprises steps of feeding a web of packaging material through a packaging system, at a preparation station of the packaging system, preparing the web of packaging material by one or more preparations, at a product positioning station, downstream of the preparation station, positioning the product onto the web of packaging material, and at an envelope forming station, forming the envelope with the product inside the envelope by folding packaging material around the product and separating the envelope from the web of packaging material.

To provide a technique which involves a plurality of discharge destinations, enabling an enclosure and an envelope in a normal conveyance state to be discharged to a suitable discharge destination when conveyance failure of another enclosure and envelope has occurred.SOLUTION: An envelope processing device comprises: an enclosing part for inserting an enclosure into an envelope; first conveyance means for conveying the enclosure to an enclosing position; second conveyance means for conveying the envelope to the enclosing position via an envelope conveying passage extending substantially perpendicularly and in vertical direction and then conveying to first discharge means for discharging the envelope after enclosing; second discharge means capable of discharging the enclosure separately from the first discharge means; and control means for controlling conveyance operation in the first conveyance means and the second conveyance means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

An enclosing device includes an envelope conveyance path, an envelope loader, an envelope-position restrictor, and an envelope-position adjuster. The envelope conveyance path conveys an envelope to an enclosing position at which an enclosure is enclosed into the envelope. The envelope loader loads the envelope to be supplied to the envelope conveyance path. The envelope-position restrictor restricts a loaded position of the envelope in the envelope loader. The envelope-position adjuster adjusts a position of the envelope with respect to a conveyance direction of the envelope while maintaining a state in which the envelope-position restrictor restricts the loaded position of the envelope.

An envelope processing apparatus includes a flap opener, a first envelope detector, a second envelope detector, and circuitry. The flap opener opens a flap of an envelope during conveyance of the envelope in an envelope conveyance passage in which the envelope is conveyed to an enclosing position. The first envelope detector detects the envelope at a position upstream from the flap opener in a conveyance direction of the envelope. The second envelope detector detects the envelope at a position downstream from the flap opener in the conveyance direction. The circuitry causes the flap opener to execute an opening operation of the flap of the envelope conveyed to the enclosing position and causes the flap opener to execute the opening operation of the flap again when an opening-and-closing state of the flap determined based on detection results of the envelope by the first and second envelope detectors is abnormal.

A packaging system that enables a packer to open a packaging envelope with one hand and insert an item to be packaged before removing the packaging envelope and closing the packaging envelope for shipment. The packaging system includes an envelope support assembly configured to support an upright stack of a plurality of packaging envelopes, and a capture mechanism configured to engage and hold a top edge of a front sheet of a bottom envelope in the upright stack so that a top edge of a rear sheet can be moved downward and away from the front sheet to open the packaging envelope with one hand for insertion of the item to be shipped. Each packaging envelope has a front sheet and a rear sheet connected together along a bottom edge and along respective side edges to form a pouch into which an item to be shipped can be inserted.