18385194. PAPER FEEDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 PAPER FEEDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PAPER FEEDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
PAPER FEEDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HIRONORI Ogasawara of Osaka (JP)
PAPER FEEDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18385194 titled 'PAPER FEEDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a paper feeder with a lifting/lowering mechanism that adjusts the height of the tray based on the type of sheet being fed, controlled by a controller that accepts job settings related to different types of sheets.
- Tray with adjustable height
- Controller for job settings related to different types of sheets
- Lifting/lowering mechanism to change tray height based on sheet type
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various printing and scanning devices that require different types of paper to be fed accurately and efficiently.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of paper jams and misfeeds that can occur when different types of sheets are not properly accommodated in the paper feeding process.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved paper feeding accuracy, reduced instances of paper jams, and increased overall efficiency in printing and scanning tasks.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be applied in office printers, copiers, scanners, and other paper handling devices to enhance their performance and reliability.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be older paper feeders that did not have the capability to adjust tray height based on the type of sheet being fed.
Unanswered Questions
How does the lifting/lowering mechanism determine the height adjustment needed for different types of sheets?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the lifting/lowering mechanism calculates the required height adjustment based on the type of sheet being fed.
Are there any limitations to the types of sheets that can be accommodated by this paper feeder?
The patent application does not mention any potential limitations on the thickness or size of sheets that can be handled by this paper feeder.
Original Abstract Submitted
A paper feeder includes a tray; a delivery roller; a paper feed roller; a guide member that guides the delivered sheet from the tray toward the paper feed roller; a lifting/lowering mechanism capable of changing a height of the tray; and a controller that executes paper feed processing, wherein the controller has: a setting device that accepts job settings including settings related to plural types of sheets, the plural types of sheets including a first sheet and a second sheet that is thicker than the first sheet; and a lifting/lowering controller that controls the lifting/lowering mechanism such that, in the case where the second sheet is set, before initiation of the paper feed processing, a height of the tray with respect to the guide member becomes higher by a first predetermined magnitude than that in the case where the first sheet is set.
