18589960. SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Sheet Feeding Apparatus
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
AKIHIRO Kawakita of Chiba (JP)
HIROAKI Tomiyasu of Ibaraki (JP)
SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18589960 titled 'SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a sheet feeding apparatus that uses air to separate sheets and regulate their position during feeding.
Key Features and Innovation
- Sheet feeding unit for feeding sheets
- Side edge regulation plate for positioning sheets
- Separation unit using air to separate sheets
- Regulation plate position detection unit for detecting position of regulation plates
- Control unit for executing separation mode to stop air-blow operation if regulation plate position does not match sheet size
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in various industries that require precise sheet feeding and separation, such as printing, packaging, and manufacturing.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the issue of misaligned sheets during feeding, ensuring accurate positioning and separation for efficient operations.
Benefits
- Improved accuracy in sheet feeding
- Enhanced efficiency in sheet separation
- Reduced errors in sheet handling processes
Commercial Applications
- Printing presses
- Packaging machines
- Manufacturing assembly lines
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior patents related to sheet feeding apparatus, air separation units, and regulation plate position detection systems to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in sheet feeding technology, air separation systems, and automation in manufacturing processes for potential improvements in efficiency and accuracy.
Questions about Sheet Feeding Apparatus
How does the separation unit work in the sheet feeding apparatus?
The separation unit uses air to blow onto the sheets supported by the supporting portion, effectively separating them for feeding.
What industries can benefit from using the sheet feeding apparatus described in the patent application?
Industries such as printing, packaging, and manufacturing can benefit from the precise sheet feeding and separation capabilities of this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A sheet feeding apparatus includes a supporting portion, a sheet feeding unit, a side edge regulation plate, a separation unit configured to separate the sheets by blowing air onto the plurality of sheets supported by the supporting portion, a regulation plate position detection unit configured to detect a position of the side edge regulation plates in the width direction, and a control unit configured to execute a separation mode so as to perform an air-blow operation by the separation unit in feeding the sheets by the sheet feeding unit. In the separation mode, in a case where the position of the side edge regulation plate detected by the regulation plate position detection unit does not correspond to size of the sheets supported by the supporting portion in the width direction, the control unit is configured to stop the air-blow operation.
