Gripper assembly for a matched velocity transfer device

The present invention relates to a gripper assembly for a matched velocity transfer device for printing equipment, particularly for folding machines and former modules of a printing system. A gripper assembly for a deceleration/acceleration drum is described which includes a pivot arm with a gripper...

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Main Authors Cote, Kevin Lauren, Curley, Richard Daniel, St. Ours, Joseph Adrian
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.04.2003
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Summary:The present invention relates to a gripper assembly for a matched velocity transfer device for printing equipment, particularly for folding machines and former modules of a printing system. A gripper assembly for a deceleration/acceleration drum is described which includes a pivot arm with a gripper seat and a gripper bar with a gripper and a pin assembly. The assembly further includes a first toggle link supported by the pivot arm about a first pivot points the gripper bar is able to partially rotate about the first toggle link about a second pivot point. The assembly also includes a second toggle link supported by the pivot arm which supports the pin assembly of the gripper bar.