Abstract: A sub-assembly of a document processor that routes at least one document from an input hopper, along a document path and to an output bin is disclosed. The document processor includes a flag movably-arranged within the input hopper to/from a closed orientation and an open orientation; a rod fixed to and extending from the flag, wherein the rod includes an outer surface; a cam member including a camming surface, wherein the camming surface is communicatively-coupled to the outer surface of the rod; a driven shaft connected to the cam member, wherein the cam member further includes a one-way clutch, wherein the driven shaft extends through the one-way clutch; and a feed motor connected to the driven shaft. A method for operating the sub-assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sub-assembly of a document processor that routes at least one document from an input hopper, along a document path and to an output bin is disclosed. The document processor includes a flag movably-arranged within the input hopper to/from a closed orientation and an open orientation; a rod fixed to and extending from the flag, wherein the rod includes an outer surface; a cam member including a camming surface, wherein the camming surface is communicatively-coupled to the outer surface of the rod; a driven shaft connected to the cam member, wherein the cam member further includes a one-way clutch, wherein the driven shaft extends through the one-way clutch; and a feed motor connected to the driven shaft. A method for operating the sub-assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and circuit for determining the health of a microcontroller is a bus having a data line and instruction line. A first CPU is coupled to the bus. A reference memory stores a reference signature. A shift register is coupled to the bus and generates a second signature in response to the data line and instruction line. A controller is coupled to the register and the reference memory for controlling reading of the data line and instruction line. The controller compares the reference signature to the second signature. The controller generates a fault signal when the reference signature is unequal to the second signature.

Abstract: An apparatus provides a measurement of the running torque of a bearing under a radial load, by utilizing a balanced radial load on the bearing and a pendulum weight. The steady state running torque of the bearing is proportional to the sine of the deflection angle of the pendulum weight.

Abstract: A low friction bearing starting torque apparatus applies a known acceleration to a stationary bearing having a known radial load, to measure the starting torque of the bearing.