18515478. SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR THAT DETECTS POSITIONS OF RECORDING SHEET BEING TRANSPORTED THROUGH TRANSPORT ROUTE, AND SWITCHING NAIL, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.)
Contents
- 1 SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR THAT DETECTS POSITIONS OF RECORDING SHEET BEING TRANSPORTED THROUGH TRANSPORT ROUTE, AND SWITCHING NAIL, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR THAT DETECTS POSITIONS OF RECORDING SHEET BEING TRANSPORTED THROUGH TRANSPORT ROUTE, AND SWITCHING NAIL, 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 How does the switching nail mechanism work in detail?
- 1.11 What materials are used in the construction of the sheet transport device?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR THAT DETECTS POSITIONS OF RECORDING SHEET BEING TRANSPORTED THROUGH TRANSPORT ROUTE, AND SWITCHING NAIL, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
Inventor(s)
SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR THAT DETECTS POSITIONS OF RECORDING SHEET BEING TRANSPORTED THROUGH TRANSPORT ROUTE, AND SWITCHING NAIL, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18515478 titled 'SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR THAT DETECTS POSITIONS OF RECORDING SHEET BEING TRANSPORTED THROUGH TRANSPORT ROUTE, AND SWITCHING NAIL, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a sheet transport device that includes various components such as a roller, switching nail, lever, sheet detection piece, cam, sensor, driver, and controller. The controller controls the driver to switch the switching nail between two transport positions based on the position of the rotary member and the detection of the sheet by the sensor.
- First transport route with a roller
- Switching nail to switch between first and second transport positions
- Sheet detection piece to detect the presence of a sheet
- Sensor to detect the position of the rotary member
- Controller to control the driver based on sensor inputs
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in printers, copiers, and other paper handling devices to ensure smooth and efficient sheet transport.
Problems Solved
The device helps in accurately detecting the presence of a sheet and controlling its transport through different routes, reducing the risk of jams and misfeeds.
Benefits
Improved sheet transport efficiency, reduced paper jams, and enhanced overall performance of paper handling devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Sheet Transport Efficiency in Paper Handling Devices"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar sheet transport devices used in printers, copiers, and other paper handling equipment.
Unanswered Questions
How does the switching nail mechanism work in detail?
The patent application provides a high-level overview of the switching nail mechanism, but the specific design and operation details are not fully explained.
What materials are used in the construction of the sheet transport device?
The patent application does not mention the specific materials used in the construction of the device, which could be crucial for understanding its durability and performance characteristics.
Original Abstract Submitted
A sheet transport device includes a first transport route, a roller, a second transport route, a switching nail, a lever, a sheet detection piece, a cam, an intermediate rotary member, a rotary member, a sensor, a driver, and a controller. The controller controls the driver to switch the switching nail between a first transport position and a second transport position, decides that the sheet is transported through first transport route, when the sheet detection piece retreats contacted by the sheet on the first transport route, with the switching nail being set to the first transport position, and the sensor detects that the rotary member is in the second posture, and decides that the switching nail has been switched from the first transport position to the second transport position, when the sensor detects that the rotary member is in the second posture, after the sheet has passed the sheet detection piece.
