18629103. SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

KAKERU Takahashi of Tokyo (JP)

SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18629103 titled 'SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

The sheet feeding apparatus described in the patent application consists of an accommodating unit and a conveyance unit. The conveyance unit includes a first guide member, a second guide member, walls on both sides, a conveyance roller, and a first cover.

  • The walls on both sides are positioned on either side of the first and second guide members in a width direction perpendicular to the sheet conveyance direction.
  • Together with the guide members, the walls create a space for the conveyance path through which a sheet is transported.
  • The conveyance roller is located to extend towards the conveyance path through a first opening in the first guide member, moving the sheet along the path.
  • The first cover encloses the space of the conveyance path, covering the first opening and the conveyance roller.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in printers, copiers, and other paper handling equipment. - It can also be applied in automated document scanning systems.

Problems Solved: - Ensures smooth and accurate sheet feeding. - Prevents jams and misalignments during the conveyance process.

Benefits: - Increases efficiency in paper handling operations. - Reduces the need for manual intervention in sheet feeding processes.

Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized in commercial printing services, office equipment manufacturing, and document management systems.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this sheet feeding apparatus improve the efficiency of paper handling operations? 2. What are the key advantages of using this technology in printers and copiers?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in sheet feeding technology and automation in paper handling systems.


Original Abstract Submitted

A sheet feeding apparatus includes an accommodating unit, and a conveyance unit. The conveyance unit includes a first guide member, a second guide member, walls on both sides, a conveyance roller, and a first cover. The walls on both sides are arranged on both sides of the first guide member and the second guide member in a width direction perpendicular to a sheet conveyance direction. Together with the first guide member and the second guide member, the walls on both sides forms a space of a conveyance path through which a sheet is conveyed. The conveyance roller is disposed to project toward the conveyance path via a first opening of the first guide member and conveys the sheet in the conveyance path. The first cover encloses the space of the conveyance path in such a manner that the first cover covers the first opening and the conveyance roller.