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Multiple reproduction apparatus

US4420246A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 1981
Grant dateDec 13, 1983
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/305
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved multiple reproduction apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an original holder for holding thereon an original from which multiple copies are to be made and an optical system for leading a light image of the original to a desired position, the optical system constituting a part of the exposure system of the apparatus. Either of the original holder or optical system is movably provided with respect to the other, which is fixedly provided on the apparatus. The present apparatus further comprises wait time control means so that the original holder or optical system stays still for a predetermined period of time at its home position in response to the size of the original or copy paper.

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