US Patent Application 18191648. CONVEYANCE APPARATUS simplified abstract

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CONVEYANCE APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA


Inventor(s)

RYUTARO Kitagawa of Kanagawa (JP)


CONVEYANCE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

  • This abstract for appeared for US patent application number 18191648 Titled 'CONVEYANCE APPARATUS'

Simplified Explanation

This abstract describes a conveyance apparatus that is used to transport a roll sheet. The apparatus includes several components such as a set unit, conveyance unit, first sensor, control unit, and platen. The set unit allows the roll sheet to be placed onto the apparatus. The conveyance unit is responsible for moving the roll sheet. The first sensor collects data that is used to determine the type of roll sheet being transported. The control unit uses the data from the first sensor to control the operation of the roll sheet. The platen supports the roll sheet during transportation. The first sensor is positioned between the set unit and the platen along the path of the roll sheet.


Original Abstract Submitted

A conveyance apparatus includes a set unit, a conveyance unit, a first sensor, a control unit, and a platen. The set unit allows a roll sheet to be set. The conveyance unit convey the roll sheet. The first sensor acquires data to be used to identify a type of the roll sheet during sheet conveyance by the conveyance unit. The control unit controls an operation on the roll sheet based on a result of the data acquisition by the first sensor. The platen supports the roll sheet. The first sensor is disposed between a position at which the roll sheet is set and the platen on a conveyance path of the roll sheet.