18098221. SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM
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Takuya Yasumitsu of Tokyo (JP)
SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18098221 titled 'SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a sheet conveyance apparatus that includes a first guide and a second guide. The second guide can pivot between a closed position and an open position to control the sheet conveyance path. A cover is provided to cover the second guide when it is in the closed position. The cover has an abutting portion that releases the second guide from its holding position when the cover is moved from the open position to the closed position.
- The sheet conveyance apparatus includes a first guide and a second guide.
- The second guide can pivot between a closed position and an open position.
- The second guide, along with the first guide, forms the sheet conveyance path.
- A cover is provided to cover the second guide when it is in the closed position.
- The cover has an abutting portion that releases the second guide from its holding position.
- The abutting portion of the cover abuts the second guide when the cover is moved from the open position to the closed position.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Sheet conveyance systems in printers, copiers, and other office equipment.
- Sheet conveyance systems in manufacturing processes that involve handling sheets of material.
- Sheet conveyance systems in packaging and labeling machines.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a mechanism to control the sheet conveyance path by pivoting the second guide.
- Ensures that the second guide is securely held in the closed position when the cover is closed.
- Allows for easy manipulation of the second guide when the cover is open.
Benefits of this technology:
- Simplifies the sheet conveyance process by providing a compact and efficient apparatus.
- Enhances the reliability and accuracy of sheet conveyance by securely holding the second guide in the closed position.
- Facilitates maintenance and troubleshooting by allowing easy access to the second guide when the cover is open.
Original Abstract Submitted
A sheet conveyance apparatus includes a first guide to guide a conveyed sheet and a second guide to face the first guide and to form a sheet conveyance path together with the first guide, with the second guide being pivotable between a first position in which the sheet conveyance path is formed and a second position in which the sheet conveyance path is opened. A cover is movable between a closed position in which it covers the second guide and an open position in which the second guide is manipulatable, and an abutting portion is provided on the cover to abut the second guide. In a state where the second guide is held at the second position by the holding portion and the cover moves to the closed position from the open position, the abutting portion abuts the second guide to release the second guide held by the holding portion.
