Diverter for flat article handling system

摘要

This invention provides an improved diverter for a flat article/mail handling system which diverter includes a conveyor for moving articles through the diverter. A mechanism is preferably provided for minimizing contact between a moving part of the conveyor and a stationary part of a diverter platen. This mechanism may, for example be a bearing surface on the platen in a contact region between a conveyor pinch roller and the platen and/or may be a recess formed in the platen in the regions thereof underlying the conveyor. The bearing may be slightly enlarged so as to raise the pinch roller a very small distance above the surface of the platen, eliminating the need for the groove.