Automatic mail processing including sealing of envelopes that require moistening, whether the envelopes be of the type with a folded over flap or an open flap, and passing straight through of sealed envelopes

摘要

Device for moistening envelope flaps integrated into a machine for processing post comprises a path for transporting envelopes, a separator (12) for separating the envelope flap from the envelope body, a moistener (14) placed just after the separator an moving deflection means (16) for placing the envelope in the correct position prior to the separator. The deflector allows envelopes to pass along one of two paths either with a moistening step or without a moistening step.