MXPA97008002A - Game for paper media without ju - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for holding sheets of paper in motion, said sheets moving in a sheet direction along a sheet path on said device, said sheet direction, said device can be moved to hold the sheets that they move thereon in a plurality of angular positions within a range, comprising: a plate member, said plate member includes a first generally planar blade support surface in said blade path, said first blade support surface being at least as wide in a transverse direction of said joja direction as said sheet width, said plate member further includes a transition surface in said jojo path, said transition surface being a smooth continuation of said jojo. first surface in said blade direction and being at least as wide in said transverse direction as said width or sheet, said translating surface extends at an acute angle in relation to said first surface, and a deflecting member, and a connecting member operatively connecting said plate member, wherein said baffle can move angularly relative to said member. plate, said baffle member has a second generally planar blade support surface thereon, second blade support surface being in said blade path, said second blade support surface being so wide in the transverse direction as said width of blade, deflector member includes in cross section a first finger part, said pirmer finger part in cross section joined by said second sheet support surface and tapered to a point, wherein second sheet support surface engages transition surface in said point, whereby said second surface ends in a linear edge extending in said direction transverse ion, and wherein in said cross section said point is in non-spaced contact with said transition surface when said deflecting member is in any of the plurality of angular positions within said transverse

Description

GATE FOR MEDIA DB PAPEL WITHOUT «TUNTA TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to a gate for paper media without gasket. More particularly this invention relates to a device that acts as a conduit for transporting paper media between places in two directions and which allows detection of the media in the apparatus by directing the apparatus the sheets therefrom in a range of positions angular. This invention is particularly suitable for use in ATM machines.

ANTECEDENTS OF ART ATM machines are well known in the prior art. A variety of banking transactions can be carried out using the ATM machines. The most common transactions are the money assortment and the receipt of deposits.

Currently many ATM machines only accept deposits in envelopes. Envelopes may contain checks, tickets or other valuable documents. The customer is required to put the value of the items deposited in the envelope into the machine using a keyboard. A dialing mechanism in the ATM machine typically marks the envelope with the identification data so that it can be correlated with the customer transaction. A record of the deposit is made on paper and / or in an electronic memory. Then, the bank or other entity that operates the ATM machine must compare the contents of the envelope with the customer's data entry to be sure that the customer indicated the correct amount. The various items in the envelopes are then reviewed and sent for an account and additional processing.

To minimize the time required to verify deposits, an ATM machine has been developed that includes mechanisms which identify the denomination of paper money, check and view checks, and electronically copy both sides of a check or other negotiable instrument. Such devices can also check the deposited items, directing them to several compartments inside the ATM machine. This reduces the time needed to verify deposits. This also reduces the need for additional processing and selection outside the ATM machine.

The movement of documents within the ATM machine which is necessary to reliably achieve identification, reproduction and lottery is complex. Documents must be precisely aligned in the document path to be read and reproduced. Documents should also be routed between various compartments and address mechanisms.

The movement of documents between the various types of management mechanisms and containment chambers presents challenges. This is because the interconnection between such items often includes a separation or meeting in which documents can get caught or stuck. Between more places or addresses a particular document must be addressed, the more difficult it is to transport it reliably.

Therefore, there is a need for a device for holding paper documents during transport within an ATM machine which can deliver the documents in various directions at selected angles and not have a joint in which such documents can be trapped or torn. .

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a media gate for paper without a seal which provides a support without separation on which the sheets of paper can pass in two directions.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a gate for paperless media means to hold the sheets in movement thereon while directing said sheets in a range of angular directions.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a paper gate without a board for use in an automated teller machine whose gate can be contoured in a range of angular positions.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a gate for unbonded paper media for use in an automated teller machine that can be used in conjunction with sensors to determine the presence and alignment of the sheets thereon.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a gate for paperless media means for use in an ATM machine that provides accurate alignment of the sheets of paper passing over the gate.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a media gate for non-gasket paper that is reliable, durable and simple in construction.

The additional objects of the present invention will become apparent from the following best mode for carrying out the invention and the appended claims.

The above objects are achieved in the preferred embodiments of the invention by means of a paper gate without a board that includes a plate member, a deflector member and a spring.

The plate member includes a first generally planar blade support surface. The sheet support surface is wider than a width of the sheets that can be transported on the surface in a direction in which the sheets move. The sheet support surface terminates at an end portion. The end portion includes in cross section a transitional surface extending at an acute angle relative to the first sheet holding the surface and which is a smooth continuation thereof. The end part ends in a transition edge.

The baffle member is mounted movably on the plate member. The deflector member includes a second sheet support surface. The baffle also has the first, second and third finger parts. In cross section the first finger part is taper gently to a point where the transition surface is engaged. The linear edge formed at the point of contact in cross section forms a smooth connection with no separation to the transition surface of the plate member through a range of angular positions of the deflector member.

A second finger portion of the baffle member generally extends parallel to the first finger part. The second finger part limits the angular movement of the deflector by contacting the end part at a first end of the angular range.

The end portion of the plate member includes a first slot located in the middle on the end portion and a localized notch distant on the end portion. A first rib on the baffle member extends into the first slot. In the first embodiment of the invention, the first rib has a cam surface which slidably engages a cam support surface extending transversely to the slot. The first rib further engages a deflecting bearing surface on a transverse side of the first slot. A second rib on the deflector member extends into the notch. The second rib has a side face which engages a lateral guide. The lateral guide is effective to align the leaves that move on the device. In a second embodiment of the invention, the lateral guide alone supports the deflector member in the transverse direction, in which case the first rib engages the cam support surface but is disposed outwardly from the sides of the slot.

A three-way spring extends between the plate member and the baffle member. The three-way spring pushes the deflector member by pressing the linear edge towards the transition surface. The spring further pushes the first rib to engage the cam support surface of the slot. The spring also urges the rib to engage the bearing surface of the groove in the first embodiment, and the side face to engage the lateral guide in the first and second modes. The spring further presses the deflector member angularly towards the first end of the range.

The deflector member provides support for the leaves that move on it. The deflector member can be placed on either side in its angular range while providing a contact without separation and without joint with the transition surface. As a result of this, the sheets can be moved reliably in any direction on the device. The apparatus further provides consistent and repeatable movement so that the leaves moving thereon can be reliably accepted and removed from other mechanisms within the machine.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a top plan view of a first embodiment of the jointless paper media gate of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a side view of the media door for paper without gasket.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of Figure 1 showing the baffle member in a first angular position.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view along line 3-3 of Figure 1 showing the baffle member in a second angular position.

Figure 5 is a top view of the gate for paper media without gasket in contact with a sheet guide member.

Figure 6 is a side view of the gate for paper media without a board in contact with a sheet guide member.

Figure 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the first rib of the deflector member in contact with the groove of the plate member.

Figure 8 is a top plan view of a first alternative embodiment of the jointless paper media gate of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a top plan view of a second alternate embodiment of the jointless paper media gate of the present invention.

BEST MODES TO CARRY OUT THE INVENTION Referring now to the drawings and particularly to Figure 1, there is shown therein a first embodiment of the media gate for non-gasket paper of the present invention, generally indicated with the number 10. The media gate for paper without a seal includes a member of plate 12, a baffle member 48 and a spring 44.

The plate member 12 includes a first generally planar blade support surface 14. The blade support surface 14, although it may be generally planar, may advantageously include longitudinally extending ribs. Such ribs are useful for breaking the surface tension between the sheets moving in the direction of the sheet, particularly the sheets that may be wet, soaked or wet, and the surface. In addition, in alternate embodiments, the generally planar surfaces of the present invention may be composed of a plurality of spaced members, each of which have surfaces for supporting the sheet.

As shown in Figure 2, the first sheet support surface 14 in the cross section includes an end portion 16. The end portion 16 includes a transition surface 18 which is a smooth continuation of and extends to a acute angle in relation to the first sheet support surface 14. The transition surface 18 terminates at a blunt transition edge 20.

The baffle member 48 is movably mounted on the plate member 12. The baffle member 48 has a second generally planar blade support surface 22. Again, the surface 14, the surface 22 even when it is generally planar may have ribs which extend longitudinally or other characteristics of breaking the surface tension on it. The sheet support surface 22 has thereon in a transverse cross section a second transition surface 58 extending at an acute angle relative to the surface 22. The deflector member also has a pair of spaced sheet engagement edges 52 The recesses 60 are positioned on one side of the edges 52. As discussed below, the recesses 60 are adapted to accept the teeth of a sheet guide member. The deflector member also includes a plurality of projections 54. The projections 54 are used to fill the gaps between the rollers within an ATM machine which are used to move the sheets.

The baffle member 48 further includes in cross section a first finger part 26. The first finger part 26 is tapered to a point 28 where it engages the transition surface 18. The finger portion provides a smooth transition from the surface of transition from the plate member to the second surface 22. The first finger portion 26 engages the transition surface along a linear edge 27. The finger portion 26 provides a smooth continuation of the transition surface 18 through of a range of angular positions of the deflecting member.

As shown in Figure 2, the deflector member further includes in cross section a bridge surface 30 which extends transversely of the first finger part 26. The bridge surface 30 is always slightly spaced from the transition edge 20 through of the range of movement of the deflector member. The deflector member further includes in cross section a second finger portion 32. The finger portion 32 extends transversely of the bridge surface 30 and generally parallel to the first finger portion 26. The second finger portion 32 limits the range in which the deflector member can move. At a first rotational movement end of the deflector member shown in Figure 3, the end portion 16 contacts the second finger part 32.

As shown in Figure 1, the end portion 16 of the plate member includes a first slot 34 located generally centered on the end portion. The deflector member includes a first rib 38 projecting into the first slot 34. As shown in Figure 7, the slot 34 is joined inwardly by a rear surface 33. The rear surface 33 is located inwardly of the transition edge. 20. The rear surface 33 in the cross section has an edge 37 at its lower end which serves as a cam support surface.

The first rib 38 extends between the first and second finger portions. The first rib 38 has a projection 39 which extends below the edge 37 as shown. The projection 39 is joined by a cam surface 43. As discussed in detail later, the cam surface 43 slidably engages the cam support surface at the edge 37 through the range of rotational movement of the deflector member.

The first rib 38 further includes a rib side surface that extends generally perpendicular to the back surface 33 and the cam surface 37. In the first embodiment of the invention shown in Figures 1 and 5, the lateral surface of rib of the first rib 38 is in a rotatably slidable and abutting contact with a baffle support surface 35 on the side of the groove 34. In this manner, the baffle member is movably supported on the end portion and is prevented that moves transversally.

The end part further includes a notch 36 at a transverse end. The deflector member includes a second rib 40 that extends into the notch. The second rib includes a side face 41. The side face 41 slidably butts with a side guide 62. The side guide 62 is pressed in the direction of the arrow S by suitable pressure means or spring.

The baffle member 48 further includes in cross section a third finger portion 42 which projects from the lower face 24. A detent 46 extends in the third finger portion 42 and is joined by the first lower face 24.

The detent 46 accepts a spring leg 44 there. The detent 46 is at an angle similar to the spring leg which allows the spring leg to slide while being engaged in the detent as the deflecting member moves.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the spring 44 is a three-guide spring extending between the plate member 12 and the retainer 46. The spring is removably mounted on the plate member and its leg extends outward and upwards' as shown to engage the retainer. The spring 44 pushes the deflector member 48, pressing the linear edge 27 towards the transition surface 18. The three-way spring 44 also pushes the cam surface 43 of the first rib 38 towards the cam support surface at the edge 37 of the slot, and the surface side of rib to the support surface 35. The three-way spring also pushes the deflector member rotatably upwardly as shown in Figure 2 towards a first end of the range, at the first end of which the second part of the finger engages the part of the finger. end 16 avoiding additional rotation. This pressing force allows the deflecting member to be positioned angularly in relation to the plate member by the use of other mechanisms that engage and position the deflecting member. With ease, the deflector member returns to its angular position shown in Figure 3 where the second finger part engages the end portion 16.

The end portion 16 of the plate member, the first finger part 26, and the second finger part 32 of the deflector member each contain a plurality of aligned openings 50 as shown in Figure 1. The openings 50 are designed to allow the passage of light rays of photo sensors (not shown) through the openings. The openings allow the passage of the sensor rays through the range of movement of the deflector member. The openings 50 are used in conjunction with photo sensors within the automated teller machine for the purpose of detecting documents that move in a sustained relationship on the deposit. The plural openings allow such sensors to be used to sense the width and the aligned condition of the documents that pass over the gate of paper media without gasket.

As shown in Figure 1, the blade guide 62 extends on one side and at a stop contact with the first surface 14 of the plate member and the second surface 22 of the deflector member. The sheet guide extends perpendicular to such surfaces and provides a surface to ensure alignment of the sheets. The sheet guide is pressed in the S direction to ensure that it remains adjacent to the sheet support surface. However, the deflector member is freely movable throughout its range. The side face 41 of the second rib 40 is pressed against the leaf guide by the three-way spring 44 and rotates against the leaf guide in a non-spaced relationship therewith. The sheets held on the device are optimally directed towards the sheet guide during transport to keep them in alignment for detection, reading and / or examination by other machines in the machine.

The deflector member can move to a first end of its angular range of motion as shown in Figures 3 and 7. Alternatively, the deflector is allowed to move to the opposite end of its range as shown in Figure 4 (and shows in ghost in Figure 7). As the deflector member rotates, the cam surface 43 moves in a sustained relationship with the cam support surface at the edge 37. The cam surface 43 is configured such that the linear edge 27 of the deflector member remains engaged with the member. of plate in the same location through the full range of movement of the deflector member. Because the baffle member rotates about a fixed pivot point, the baffle member is capable of being placed accurately and repeatedly which facilitates the receipt and delivery of sheets of other mechanisms in the machine.

During the operation a sheet of paper 57, such as a check or a money bill is enabled to move on a sheet contact surface 14 of the plate member 12. The document is preferably driven in a sustained relationship with the surface 14 using a band moving in the direction of arrows A and A '. Of course rollers or other driving means can be used in other embodiments. Also as previously discussed, the sheet contacting surfaces, even when they are generally flat, may include longitudinally extending ribs or other contours or protuberances to avoid the strength or sticking of the sheets due to surface tension.

Upon reaching the transition surface 18, the document moves freely on the end edge 27 of the first finger part 26 and on the second surface 22 of the deflecting member. As there is no separation between the linear edge and the transition surface at any angular position of the deflector member, the documents are free to move from the plate member to the deflector member in any direction without tearing.

Similarly in the completely downward angular condition of the baffle member 48 shown in Figure 4, there is no separation between the transition surface 18 and the linear edge. The pressing force of the spring 44 holds the linear edge against the transition surface at all angular positions in the range. The three-way spring also maintains a cam surface 43 of the first rib 38 pressed against the cam support at the edge 37 and the rib-side surface against the bearing surface 35 of the groove 34. This provides a fixed pivot point for the deflector that allows the linear edge to remain in a non-spaced relationship with the transition surface.

The baffle member is placed in angular positions selected by the mechanisms in the ATM machine by hooking the baffle member. The deflector member is used to direct or receive documents to and from various compartments and mechanisms and to transport them reliably inside or outside the license plate member. This allows the documents to be aligned and classified as required.

A first alternative embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 8 has the deflector member 48 'which has a rib 38'. The rib 38 'is similar to the rib 38 in that it has a cam surface as the cam surface 43, which moves in a butt contact with the edge 37 of the groove 34. The deflector member 48' differs from the deflector 48 in which the rib 38 'is configured so that its side surfaces are positioned from the side walls of the slot. The deflector member 48 'as in the first embodiment, has a second rib 40' with a side face 41 '. The second rib extends into the notch 36 of the transition surface. The side face 41 'makes contact with the lateral guide 62 which prevents transverse movement of the deflecting member 48'. The contact of the lateral face 41 'and of the side guide 62 allows the deflector member to rotate freely while maintaining its transverse position.

A second alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 9. This embodiment is similar to the previously described embodiments except that its deflector member 48"includes a pair of first ribs 38". The ribs 38 '' are engaged in the grooves 34 '. The ribs 38 '' and the slots 34 'engage in a manner similar to that of the first alternative embodiment in the sense that each rib has a cam surface similar to the cam surface 43 which moves in contact with a surface of cam support of the groove similar to that of the edge 37. The sides of the rib 38 'are positioned from the side walls of the grooves in a manner similar to the first alternative embodiment. The transverse movement of the baffle member 48"is prevented by engaging the baffle member with the side guide 62.

The first spaced ribs of the second alternative embodiment provide greater transverse stability for the deflector member 48"compared to the other embodiments described. In other embodiments, other members and configurations of the ribs and grooves may be used, including combinations that provide transverse support by contacting the sides of the groove. Of course, as explained above, the ability to hold the baffle member with a lateral guide or a similar transverse support can eliminate the need to provide a transverse support for the baffle member by engaging the sides of the ribs with the grooves in the ribs. some modalities Similarly, in other embodiments, holding the deflector member transversely across the ribs can eliminate the need for other transverse supports. From the description of the invention given herein, those skilled in the art can tailor the invention to the requirements of a particular sheet handling system.

As shown in Figures 5 and 6 the deflecting member of any of the described embodiments can be engaged with a sheet guide member 64. The sheet guide member 64 includes a blade edge 66 that can be engaged with the second blade surface. transition 58 of the deflector member. The blade guide member also includes a set of teeth or tips 68 which are adapted for interengaging contact with the recesses 60 in the deflector member.

The blade guide member 64 also includes an arcuate surface 70. The arcuate surface 70 is adapted to engage and direct the leaves to flip 180 degrees in a sustained relationship on it. Optimally a band running on a pulley is placed on one side of the arcuate surface 70. The sheet guide member 64 includes a central cut 72 as shown in Figure 5 which accepts a projection 74 on the deflecting member there when the blade guide member 64 is on one side thereof. As a result, a conveyor belt is enabled to be supported on the projection 74 in support of the guide of the leaves in contact with the arcuate surface 70.

The smooth transport of the sheets from the baffle member and even contacting the sheet guide member 64 is further assisted by the leaf engaging flanges 52. The ridges 52 move the central part of a sheet upwardly. The teeth 68 positioned in the recesses 60 are below the sheet to ensure that the sheet predictably engages the arcuate surface. In addition, the knife edge 66 engages the second transition surface in a non-spaced relationship to ensure that the sheet surfaces positioned outwardly from the center of the sheet do not tear.

One advantage of the cooperation of the blade guide member 64 and the deflector member is that a blade can be turned 180 degrees for the purposes of reading or examining both sides. Of course, the blade guide member can move outwardly from the baffle member 48 and the baffle member moves to a suitable angular position by contacting the projection 54. This allows a document to move past the guide member of the guide member. and move out of or in sustained contact with the deflecting member from any desired angle. . This allows the device of the present invention to accept or receive sheets of storage mechanisms or compartments located in a variety of angular positions. Furthermore, the plate member itself is preferably part of a mechanism that is capable of rotational movement so that the blade can be accessed from or delivered to many angular positions.

The device of the present invention provides a variable angle blade support without separation. However, the preferred embodiments of the apparatus are ready and economically manufactured. This is possible because the device maintains the same cross-sectional point on the linear edge in a contact without joint with the transition surface through the angular range of movement for the deflector. This is due to the action of the spring and the pivot achieved by the cooperation of the first rib and the groove. As a result of this, the transition surface and the end portion and the baffle member can be formed by conventional manufacturing methods with tolerances that are easily maintained.

The baffle member of the preferred embodiment is molded of plastic material, which provides consistent dimensions and contours for the finger parts. The molded character of the deflector member also allows the precise formation of the ribs, projections and openings thereon.

Although the preferred embodiment of the invention uses a molded deflector member and the three-way spring, other embodiments of the invention can use other deflector assemblies and can be pressed using multiple springs to achieve a sealless gate for the paper media.

Thus, the jointless paper media gate of the present invention achieves the above-stated objects, eliminates the difficulties encountered in the use of the above devices and systems, and solves problems and achieves the desirable results described herein.

In the foregoing description, certain terms have been used for brevity, clarity, and understanding, however, no necessary limitations of them should be implied because the terms given herein are for descriptive purposes and are intended to be widely constructed. In addition, the descriptions and illustrations given herein are by way of examples and the invention is not limited to the exact details shown or described. Furthermore, in the annexed clauses, any characteristic described as means to carry out a function shall be considered as encompassing any means capable of carrying out the declared function and shall not be limited to particular means for carrying out the function described herein or mere equivalents.

Having thus described the characteristics, discoveries and principles of the invention, the manner in which it is constructed and operated and the advantages and useful results achieved, the new and useful structures, devices, elements, arrangements, parts, combinations, systems , equipment, operations and relationships are set forth in the appended claims.

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R E I V I ND I C A C I O N S

1. A device for holding sheets of paper in motion, said sheets moving in a sheet direction along a sheet path on said device, said sheets having a sheet width transverse to said sheet direction, said device being movable for holding the leaves moving thereon in a plurality of angular positions within a range, comprising: a plate member, said plate member includes a first generally planar blade support surface in said blade path, said first blade support surface being at least as wide in a transverse direction of said blade direction as said width of the sheet, said plate member further includes a transition surface in said blade path, said transition surface being a smooth continuation of said first surface in said blade direction and being at least as wide in said transverse direction as said sheet width, said transition surface extends at an acute angle in relation to said first surface; Y a baffle member, and a connecting member operatively connecting said baffle member and said plate member, wherein said baffle can move angularly relative to said plate member, said baffle member having a second generally planar surface support surface on said second sheet support surface being in said blade path, said second blade support surface being as wide in the transverse direction as said blade width, said deflector member includes in cross section a first finger part, said first finger part in cross section joined by said second sheet support surface and tapered to a point, wherein said second sheet support surface engages said transition surface at said point, whereby said second surface ends in a linear edge extending in said transverse direction, and wherein in said cross section The point is in contact without separation with said transition surface when said deflecting member is in any of the plurality of angular positions within said range.

2. The device as claimed in clause 1 characterized in that one of any of said transition surface or of said finger part includes a rib, and said other of the transition surface or of the finger part includes a slot, and wherein said rib is accepted in said slot when the deflector member is in said range.

The device as claimed in clause 1 characterized in that said plate member includes an end part, said transition surface being on said end part, said end part includes a slot and wherein said slot is joined by a cam support surface, and wherein said finger portion of said baffle member further comprises a rib, said rib extends on a side of the baffle member opposite said second surface, and wherein said rib includes a cam surface, and wherein said cam surface is in sliding contact with said cam support surface through the range of said deflector member.

4. The device as claimed in clause 1 characterized in that it further comprises a spring, wherein said spring pushes the linear edge toward the transition surface through said range.

5. The device as claimed in clause 1 characterized in that said plate member includes an end part, said transition surface being on said end part, said end part includes a slot and wherein said slot is joined by a deflector support surface, and wherein rib extends on one side of said deflector member opposite said second surface, and wherein said rib is in sliding contact with said deflector support surface through the range of said deflector member.

6. The device as claimed in clause 5 further characterized in that it comprises a spring, wherein said spring presses said baffle member where said linear edge is urged to engage with the transition surface and said rib is pressed to make contact with the deflector support surface.

7. The device as claimed in clause 1 characterized in that said plate member further comprises an end portion, said end portion terminates at a transition edge, said end portion includes a slot there, said slot extending to the end portion from the transition edge, said slot joined by a deflector support surface extends generally perpendicular to said transition edge, and wherein said deflector member further comprises a rib, and wherein said rib extends in an accepted relationship in said slot and wherein said rib has a rib side surface and wherein said rib side surface is in abutting contact with said baffle support surface.

8. The device as claimed in clause 7 characterized in that said groove is further joined by a cam supporting surface extending generally transverse of said supporting surface, and wherein said rib further comprises a cam surface which makes contact butt with said cam support surface through said range of the deflector member.

9. The device as claimed in clause 8 further characterized in that it comprises a spring pressing said linear edge to make contact with said transition surface and further pressing the rib and cam side surfaces of said rib to engage said cam support and the support surfaces respectively.

10. The device as claimed in clause 1 characterized in that said plate member further comprises an end portion, said transition surface being on said end portion, and wherein said deflecting member further comprises in cross section a second portion of finger wherein said end portion extends in an intermediate relationship between the first and second finger portions and wherein said end portion is in abutting contact with said second finger part when said baffle is at the first end of said range .

11. The device as claimed in clause 10 characterized in that said deflecting member further comprises a rib extending between the first and second finger positions, and wherein said end part further includes a slot, said slot being joined by a baffle support surface, and wherein said rib extends into said slot, and said connection member comprises a three-way spring, wherein said spring presses the baffle member where said linear edge is pressed to make contact with the surface of transition, said rib is pressed to abut against the support surface and said deflecting member is pressed to the first end of said range.

12. The device as claimed in clause 1 characterized in that the deflector member further includes a side face on a transverse side of said second surface and wherein the device further comprises a lateral guide in a movable contact abutting said side face.

13. The device as claimed in clause 12 characterized in that said connection member comprises a spring wherein said spring presses said baffle wherein said linear edge is pressed to make contact with said transition surface, and said side face is pressed to hook with said lateral guide.

14. The device as claimed in clause 12 characterized in that said plate member comprises an end part, said transition surface being on said end part and wherein said end part includes a notch and wherein said deflector member comprises a second rib, wherein said second rib extends in said notch, and wherein said side face is on said second rib.

15. The device as claimed in clause 3 characterized in that said end portion of the plate member and said deflector member each include at least one opening, and wherein said openings on said respective end portion and the deflecting member are in alignment through said range, so that means of sheet perception are enabled to perceive the sheets through said openings.

16. The device as claimed in clause 3, characterized in that the deflector member rotates in said range around a fixed pivot point.

17. The device as claimed in clause 16 characterized in that said fixed pivot point in cross section is a point of contact of said first finger part and said transition surface.

18. The device as claimed in clause 3 characterized in that said groove is further joined by a baffle support surface, said baffle support surface generally extends perpendicular to said cam support surface, and wherein said The rib further comprises a rib side surface, said rib side surface extending generally perpendicular to said cam surface, and wherein said rib side surface is in a sliding stop contact with said baffle support surface.

19. The device as claimed in clause 18 characterized in that said device further comprises a spring, wherein said spring pushes said cam surface to make contact with the cam support surface and presses the rib side surface to make contact with the deflector support surface.

20. The device as claimed in clause 19 characterized in that said first finger part rotates in said range and in cross section rotates about a fixed pivot point on said transition surface.

21. The device as claimed in clause 1 characterized in that said deflecting member further comprises at least one recess in said second surface, said recess is placed in said first sheet from the linear edge, said recess elongated in the direction of the sheet so a tooth of the leaf guide is enabled to be accepted there.

22. The device as claimed in clause 1 characterized in that said device further comprises a second transition surface on said deflecting member, said second transition surface being positioned from the linear edge and being a smooth continuation of said second surface, said second transitional surface in cross section extends to a second acute angle relative to said second surface, whereby a blade edge of a blade guide is enabled to contact the second transitional surface in the non-spaced relationship.

23. The device as claimed in clause 1 characterized in that said connecting member comprises a three-way spring including a leg, and further comprising a retainer on said baffle member, and wherein said three-way spring presses the linear edge to make contact with the transition surface and wherein said leg can move in said detent as the deflector member moves in said range.

24. The device as claimed in clause 1 characterized in that the plate member and said baffle member are relatively movable in cross section around a fixed pivot point and wherein the linear edge is held in abutting contact with the transition surface at said pivot point as the deflector member moves in said range.

25. A device for supporting moving leaves that move along a sheet path over it comprising: plate member means for supporting the sheets moving thereon, said plate member means include in said sheet path a member surface, wherein said member surface supports the sheets moving thereon; a baffle member for holding the leaves moving thereon, said baffle member includes in said blade path a baffle sheet support surface, wherein said baffle sheet support surface holds the sheets moving over the same, wherein said baffle sheet support surface of said baffle member moves angularly in relation to said member surface of said plate member in a range of angular positions, and wherein said baffle sheet support surface deflector extends as a generally smooth continuation of said member surface in said blade path; Y essentially non-fixed pivot means for connecting said plate member and said baffle member in an angularly mobile connection, and for maintenance wherein said baffle sheet support surface in continuous contact with said member surface, wherein said supporting surface The deflector blade provides a smooth continuation of said member surface in said blade path at all angular positions of said deflector member means in said range.

26. The device as claimed in clause 25 characterized in that the pivoting means includes an inter-engaging rib and a slot, one of said rib or slot in connection with said plate member and said other of the rib or slot in connection with the baffle means, and pressure means operatively connected to said plate member and said baffle member for pressing said rib and the contacting groove.

27. The device as claimed in clause 26 characterized in that said groove includes a cam surface and said groove includes a cam support surface, and wherein said cam and said cam support surfaces are in a slidable to butt relationship. .

28. A method for holding moving sheets of paper while said sheets move in angular directions in a range, comprising the steps of: moving said sheets in a sustained relationship on a first member, said sheets moving on said first member on a first sheet support surface and a transition sheet support surface, said transition surface extending as a smooth continuation of said sheet. first surface and at an acute angle thereto, and wherein said transition surface has at least one slot therein said slot joined by a cam support surface; moving said leaves to and from said transition surface at a sustained relationship with said second sheet support surface on a deflecting member, said deflecting member in operative connection with said first member and being angularly movable relative thereto, said second supporting surface The blade member of said baffle member makes contact without separation with said transition surface along a linear edge, and wherein said baffle member includes at least one rib having a cam surface thereon, and wherein said rib it is hooked in said groove; moving said deflector member angularly in said range with said cam surface of said rib in a slidably supported relationship with said cam support surface of said slot, and wherein when said deflector travels it rotates about a fixed pivot in said linear edge and said second sheet support surface is a smooth continuation of the transition surface. SUMMARY A gate of paper media without gasket to hold the leaves moving on it while "allowing the leaves to be directed in a range of angular directions, includes a plate member, a deflector member, and a spring. The plate member includes a first sheet support surface, and an end portion. The end part includes a transition surface, which in cross section ends in a transition edge. The baffle member is rotatably mounted on the plate member and includes a second blade support surface. The deflector member includes in cross section a first finger part on which the second surface is tapered to a point which forms a linear edge that makes contact with the transition surface. The baffle member also has a first rib that contacts a first slot. The rib includes a cam surface that makes adequate contact with a cam support surface of the slot to provide a fixed pivot point upon rotation of the deflector member. The spring is a three-way spring that acts on said deflecting member and pushes the linear edge to maintain contact with the transition surface and pushes the camming surface to be brought into contact with the camming surface of the cam. groove. In all the angular positions in the range the linear edge is in connection without separation with the transition surface so that the documents can move on it without tearing.