Sheet containing apparatus and image forming apparatus
US12319524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/03
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A sheet containing apparatus includes a first container unit that contains a sheet having a first size and that tilts with respect to a horizontal direction such that a first end and a second end in a width direction of the apparatus are located at different heights with the first container unit installed in a sheet containing apparatus body when viewed in a first direction, and a covering portion that is movable to a covering position at which the covering portion covers at least a part of the first container unit in the first direction and an open position at which the covering portion uncovers the first container unit in the first direction. When viewed in the first direction, a tilting division line is adjacent to the first container unit and tilts with respect to the horizontal direction, and at least a whole of the tilting division line is covered by the single covering portion in the first direction with the covering portion positioned at the covering position.
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