Image forming system and relay conveyance apparatus
US11097563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2301/5305
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The relay conveyance apparatus includes a casing, an opening, a cover, a conveyance guide, a protruding part and a cooling mechanism. The casing has an inner space in which a relay conveyance path is formed. The opening is formed in the casing. The protruding part is provided in the cover. When the conveyance guide is switched to a path formation position, the protruding part is inserted into the inner space of the casing to allow closing of the cover, and when the conveyance guide is switched to a path opening position, the protruding part interferes with the conveyance guide to restrict the closing of the cover. The cooling mechanism includes a main duct, a fan and an air blowing port. The air blowing port is provided in the protruding part, and through which the cooling air is blown from the main duct to the relay conveyance path.
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