| 摘要 |
<p>This invention is for a sorting and collating apparatus for sorting sheets from a reproduction machine capable of producing simplex and duplex copies. A plurality of tray members in a vertically extending array receive the sheets as the tray members move past different copy input stations. One sheet transport path transports simplex copies and turns the sheets before discharging them into the tray members. The second transport path directs duplex copies through another sheet discharge zone at the opposite end of the tray members. Cam members which drive the tray members are formed with low pitch sprial camming surfaces and also a high pitch spiral camming surface positioned adjacent to the sheet discharge zones to effect a spreading movement of the trays upon passing the sheet discharge zone.</p> |
