Systems, apparatus, and methods for automatic stacking support configuration and unload configuration useful for substrate stacker support in printing systems

摘要

A stacker support with automatic unload function for flexible media includes a first set of ribs and a second of ribs. The stacker support is moved between a first UP position and a second unloading position. In the first UP position and loading positions, the first set of ribs and the second set of ribs are aligned so that their surfaces from a single uniform continuous surface for supporting stack of substrate sheets. In the second unloading position, the top surface of the second set of ribs is caused to move below the top surface of the first set of ribs whereby the top surface of the first set of ribs forms a ribbed surface that supports stacked sheets. The gaps formed thereby permit unloading by a cart having offset ribs.

主权项

1. A media stacking system suitable for processing flexible substrate sheets, comprising:
a stacker support, the stacker support including a first set of a ribs and a second set of ribs; a housing, the stacker support being configured move within the housing between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position is a substrate loading position and the second position is a substrate unloading position; at least one rib of the first set of ribs defining an aperture; and a pin slidably seated within the aperture of the at least one rib of the first rib set, the pin being connected to the second rib set.