| 摘要 |
<p>A sheet handling apparatus for accumulating a plurality of sheets into a stack (18) and for feeding the stack (18) to an exit location includes first feeding means (30) for feeding sheets along a feed path to a stacking area (43) at which there is provided a support plate (44) positioned lower than said feed path. A plurality of rubber strips (50) are arranged to urge each of the sheets leaving said feed path towards the support plate (44) whereby the stack (18) is formed supported by the support plate (44) with the rubber strips (50) engaging the top sheet of the stack (18). Part of the stack (18) projects beyond an edge of the support plate (44), and further feeding means (114, 68) are adapted to grip this part of the stack (18) and thereafter feed the stack (18) to the exit location. The apparatus (10) may be used in an ATM for stacking and feeding printed sheets making up a bank account statement. <IMAGE></p> |
