Dynamic buffer for inserter system

摘要

An inserter system including a first station operative to output personal inserts for inserting in envelopes, an inserter operative to insert the personal inserts in the envelopes, and a dynamic buffer operative to convey the personal inserts from the first station to the inserter, the dynamic buffer including a partition-less adjustable length conveyor and an inserter-interface conveyor, wherein the adjustable length conveyor conveys the personal inserts from the first station to the inserter-interface conveyor and the inserter grabs the personal inserts from the inserter-interface conveyor, and wherein the inserter grabbing the personal inserts determines a speed of operation of the inserter-interface conveyor, including a timing at which the inserter-interface conveyor grabs the personal inserts from the adjustable length conveyor.

主权项

1. An inserter system comprising:
a first station operative to output personal inserts for inserting in envelopes; an inserter operative to insert said personal inserts in said envelopes; and a dynamic buffer operative to convey said personal inserts from said first station to said inserter, said dynamic buffer comprising a partition-less adjustable length conveyor and an inserter-interface conveyor, wherein said adjustable length conveyor conveys said personal inserts from said first station to said inserter-interface conveyor and said inserter grabs said personal inserts from said inserter-interface conveyor, and wherein said inserter grabbing said personal inserts determines a speed of operation of said inserter-interface conveyor, including a timing at which said inserter-interface conveyor grabs said personal inserts from said adjustable length conveyor and further comprising a controller that controls operation of said dynamic buffer and said inserter.