Apparatus and method for removing sections or pages from a web

Abstract

A web of paper, having segments such as pages, can be processed for normal storage on a rewind roll or folder, or selected segments diverted from this normal or primary path by a deflector at the exit end of the processing device. Alternative storage for the diverted web segment or segments is also provided.

The invention claimed is:  
     
         1 . In a machine for manipulating web material between a processing device and a web receiving device, said apparatus comprising: 
 a means for normally providing a primary path for the paper web exiting the processing device for storage on a rewind roll or folding apparatus, and paper web deflecting means for re-directing the web along a second path other than said primary path for receipt by said web receiving device,    control means for operating said web deflecting means in response to an input signal.    
     
     
         2 . The improvement according to    claim 1    wherein said input signal occurs as a result of a preprogrammed schedule.  
     
     
         3 . The improvement according to    claim 1    wherein said input signal is derived from the processing device.  
     
     
         4 . The improvement according to    claim 1    wherein said input signal is derived from a laser printer.  
     
     
         5 . The improvement according to    claim 1    wherein said input signal is derived from said web receiving device.  
     
     
         6 . The improvement according to    claim 1    wherein an alternative web receiving device is provided in said second path, said input signal being derived from said alternative web receiving device.  
     
     
         7 . A method for manipulating web material exiting a processing device comprising: 
 deflecting a segment of the web from a primary path from said processing device to a web storage device,    selectively deflecting said web segment in response to a control input from said processing device to allow the web to follow a primary path toward a web storage apparatus.