18591315. SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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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 18591315 titled 'SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The patent application describes a sheet feeding apparatus with an opening and closing portion, a sheet feeding portion, an opening and closing detection portion, a separating portion, and a control portion.
- The opening and closing portion moves between a closed position and a sheet feeding position.
- The opening and closing detection portion detects the sheet feeding position.
- The separating portion blows air to separate sheets on the supporting portion.
- The control portion executes a separating mode to blow air while feeding sheets, stopping when the opening and closing portion moves towards the closed position.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in printers, copiers, and other paper handling equipment. - It can improve the efficiency of document processing in offices and businesses.
Problems Solved: - Prevents jams and misfeeds by separating sheets before feeding. - Ensures smooth operation of sheet feeding mechanisms.
Benefits: - Reduces the risk of paper jams and misfeeds. - Enhances the overall performance and reliability of sheet feeding processes.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be marketed to manufacturers of printers, copiers, and other paper handling equipment. - It can be integrated into existing systems to improve their functionality and reliability.
Questions about Sheet Feeding Apparatus: 1. How does the separating portion prevent paper jams and misfeeds? 2. What are the key advantages of using this sheet feeding apparatus in office environments?
Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in sheet feeding technology to incorporate the latest innovations into the apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
A sheet feeding apparatus includes an opening and closing portion including a supporting portion, the opening and closing portion configured to move to a closed position and to an opened position that is a sheet feeding position, a sheet feeding portion, an opening and closing detection portion configured to detect the sheet feeding position, a separating portion configured to blow air toward the plurality of sheets supported on the supporting portion to separate the sheets, and a control portion configured to execute a separating mode of performing an air blowing operation by the separating portion in feeding the sheets by the sheet feeding portion. In the separating mode, the control portion is configured to stop the air blowing operation in a case where movement of the opening and closing portion from the sheet feeding position toward the closed position has been detected by the opening and closing detection portion.
