Sheet feeding device
US4053152A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 1976 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2301/321
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet feeding apparatus for feeding a sheet from a stack thereof includes a feeder for engaging a first portion of the stack. Apparatus are provided for supporting the stack including a mechanism for fanning out the first portion of the stack. The fanning out mechanism includes a member arranged for movement between first and second positions. In the first position the member is operable during sheet feeding for supportingly engaging the first portion of the stack against a contact force of the feeder. In the second position, the member is disengaged from the stack to allow it to fan out. Preferably, the stack is supported in a generally vertical orientation.
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