18472637. SHEET FEEDING DEVICE, IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 SHEET FEEDING DEVICE, IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SHEET FEEDING DEVICE, IMAGE READING DEVICE 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SHEET FEEDING DEVICE, IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SHEET FEEDING DEVICE, IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18472637 titled 'SHEET FEEDING DEVICE, IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a sheet feeding device that includes a first supporter, a first regulator, a second supporter, a second regulator, and a feeder. The second supporter is positioned above the first supporter and supports a second sheet with a shorter length in the widthwise direction compared to the first sheet supported by the first supporter. The second regulator regulates the position of the second sheet in the widthwise direction, and it is overlapped with the first regulator when viewed in the feeding direction.
- First supporter supporting a first sheet
- First regulator regulating the position of the first sheet in the widthwise direction
- Second supporter positioned above the first supporter and supporting a second sheet with a shorter length in the widthwise direction
- Second regulator regulating the position of the second sheet in the widthwise direction
- Feeder feeding both the first and second sheets in the feeding direction
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various industries where precise sheet feeding is required, such as printing, packaging, and manufacturing.
Problems Solved
1. Ensures accurate positioning of sheets during feeding process 2. Prevents misalignment or overlapping of sheets
Benefits
1. Improved efficiency in sheet feeding operations 2. Reduces errors and waste in production processes 3. Enhances overall productivity and quality of output
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing sheet feeding processes in printing presses Enhancing packaging automation systems with precise sheet handling capabilities
Possible Prior Art
Similar sheet feeding devices may exist in the printing and packaging industries, but specific details of prior art are not provided in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device handle different types of sheets with varying thicknesses?
The patent application does not mention how the device accommodates sheets of different thicknesses and whether any adjustments are required for such variations.
What is the power source for the feeder in the sheet feeding device?
The patent application does not specify the power source for the feeder, whether it is electrically powered or operated manually.
Original Abstract Submitted
A sheet feeding device includes a first supporter supporting a first sheet, a first regulator regulating a position of the first sheet supported by the first supporter in a widthwise direction, a second supporter and a second regulator. The second supporter is provided above the first supporter and support a second sheet, of which a length in the widthwise direction is shorter than that of the first sheet, in a state in which the first supporter supports the first sheet. The second regulator regulates a position of the second sheet in the widthwise direction. A feeder feeds the first sheet and the second sheet in a feeding direction. As viewed in the feeding direction, the second regulator is disposed so that at least a part of the second regulator is overlapped with the first regulator.
