(57) An apparatus for diverting and delivering sheets in which the sheets are positively
controlled throughout the entire operation. Initially, a continuous web of paper passes
between opposing cylinders comprising a rotary cutter. The lead edge of the web is
then engaged by a pair of opposed nip rollers. Once held by these nip rollers, the
rotary knife cuts a separate sheet from the front of the continuous web. The separate
sheet then passes between and is accelerated by the nip rollers whereupon a dual set
of diverting cams, in combination with a pair of conveyors, directs the sheet to one
of two delivery systems. The next subsequent sheet is directed to the other delivery
system so that each successive sheet is alternately diverted between the two delivery
systems. Upon entering either delivery system, the sheet is subjected to a snubbing
means which decelerates the sheet and further allows the next subsequent sheet to
overlap the previous sheet before being similarly decelerated. The shingled sheets
are then transmitted by conveyor to a subsequent handling operation.
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