Fujifilm business innovation corp. (20240101374). MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MEDIUM FEEDING 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 Original Abstract Submitted
MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
fujifilm business innovation corp.
Inventor(s)
Yoshiyuki Kitazawa of Kenagawa (JP)
MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240101374 titled 'MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The medium feeding device described in the abstract includes multiple transporters, a feeder, a delivery unit, and a detector, all controlled by at least one processor. The device is designed to prevent jamming or multi-feeding of the medium during transport by switching to another transporter or adjusting the amount of air feed before switching.
- Multiple transporters with stacking units for stacking the medium vertically
- Feeder that feeds air to the stacked media to float and separate them
- Delivery unit for delivering the floated and separated media
- Detector to detect the state of the floated and separated medium
- Processor to control the transporters and feeder based on detector feedback
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in industries where precise and efficient feeding of medium is required, such as printing, packaging, and manufacturing.
Problems Solved
The device solves the problem of jamming or multi-feeding of the medium during transport, ensuring smooth and continuous operation.
Benefits
- Prevents jams and multi-feeding of the medium - Increases efficiency and reliability of the feeding process - Reduces downtime and maintenance costs
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Medium Feeding in Industrial Processes
Possible Prior Art
There may be similar devices in the market that address the issue of jamming or multi-feeding during transport, but the specific technology described in this patent application may offer unique features or improvements.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device handle different types of media with varying properties?
The abstract does not provide details on how the device adapts to different types of media, such as size, weight, or texture. Further information on the versatility and flexibility of the device would be helpful.
What is the expected lifespan of the device and its components?
The abstract does not mention the durability or longevity of the device. Understanding the expected lifespan of the device and its components would be crucial for potential users in assessing the cost-effectiveness of the technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
a medium feeding device includes: multiple transporters each including a stacking unit on which a medium is stackable in a vertical direction, a feeder that feeds air to multiple media, each of which is the medium, stacked on the stacking unit to cause the multiple media to float and separate, a delivery unit that successively delivers the media floated and separated by the feeder, and a detector that detects a state of the medium floated and separated by the feeder; and at least one processor configured to: upon detection of a state of possibility of jam or multi feeding of the medium by the detector of one of the multiple transporters during transport, switch to another transporter at a predetermined timing to feed the medium; and upon detection of the state of possibility of jam or multi feeding of the medium by the detector, change an amount of air feed by the feeder of the one transporter before being switched.
