Image forming apparatus and feeding apparatus
US10294053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/03
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feeding apparatus includes a feeding member, first and second conveying members, a separation member, and drive and control units. The feeding member feeds a recording material placed on a tray. The separation member and the first conveying member form a nip portion and separates recording materials at the nip portion. The second conveying member conveys a conveyed recording material. The drive unit drives at least the feeding member. The control unit controls to feed first and second recording materials such that a second recording material front edge passes the nip portion before a first recording material rear edge passes the nip portion, and controls to stop the second recording material after the second recording material front edge has passed the nip portion such that the first recording material rear edge reaches the second conveying member before the second recording material front edge reaches the second conveying member.
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