Abstract: The sheet diverting mechanism of a roller conveyor and belt combination sheet distributor operates in a sequential belt depressing mode by a three-roller deflector in a triangular configuration. The diverting mechanism can move in the direction of paper flow or counter thereto. The mechanism revolves about the roller centers, rather than to rotate about the center of the configuration. It follows a cyclic curved series of paths, producing a deflection of a subsequent belt area at a rate equal to a withdrawl of a prior belt area. The structure holding the roller deflector has great angular tolerance once the roller is in deflecting position. The two rollers, not in operation, can stop within several angular degrees.

Abstract: The mechanism of this invention deals with a series of gears for sequentially moving and controlling a pair of blade-like members associated with a liquid applicator roller, one of said blades serving to wipe excess liquid from the surface of the roller, and the other blade serving to press a sheet of paper against the applicator roller in order to transfer the metered amount or controlled amount of liquid from the roller surface to the paper. The gear train includes a manually movable gear for rendering operative a sequence control gear for bringing the blades into contact and out of contact with the surface of the roller, which sequence control gear has associated with it various linkage members and latching members for holding the blades in position against the surface of the roller and for triggering the drive motor for rotating the liquid applicator roller.