SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

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SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240302776 titled 'SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

The patent application describes a sheet conveyance apparatus with a first conveyance unit forming a nip portion, a second conveyance unit moving the sheet, and a guide unit creating a curved conveyance path.

The guide unit includes a first guide, a second guide, a first driven roller rotating by contact with the sheet at a first point, and a second driven roller rotating by contact with the sheet at a second point.
The first guide is positioned to not intersect with a line passing through the first and second contact points in the width direction of the sheet conveyance.

Potential Applications:

This technology can be used in printing presses, packaging machines, and other industrial equipment requiring precise sheet conveyance.
It can also be applied in automated sorting systems, conveyor belts, and material handling systems.

Problems Solved:

Ensures smooth and accurate sheet conveyance around curves.
Prevents jams and misalignment during the conveyance process.

Benefits:

Increases efficiency in sheet handling operations.
Reduces downtime and maintenance costs.
Improves overall productivity and accuracy in industrial processes.

Commercial Applications:

This technology can be valuable in industries such as printing, packaging, logistics, and manufacturing where precise sheet conveyance is essential for operations.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this sheet conveyance apparatus improve efficiency in industrial processes? 2. What are the key advantages of using this technology in printing presses and packaging machines?

Original Abstract Submitted

a sheet conveyance apparatus includes a first conveyance unit configured to form a first nip portion, a second conveyance unit configured to convey the sheet, and a guide unit configured to form a curved conveyance path. the guide unit includes a first guide, a second guide, a first driven roller rotatably driven with respect to the sheet by coming into contact with the sheet at a first contact point, and a second driven roller rotatably driven with respect to the sheet by coming into contact with the sheet at a second contact point. when viewed in a width direction orthogonal to the sheet conveyance direction, the first guide is formed so as not to intersect with a straight line passing through the first contact point and the second contact point on a side further upstream than the first contact point in the sheet conveyance direction.