Patent · US Expired

Cassette sheet feed apparatus

US4540169A · kind A · utility

7Cited by
3References
11Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 3, 1983
Grant dateSep 10, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 3, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J13/103
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved sheet feeding apparatus for use in printers, typewriters, facsimile equipment and copying machines. The apparatus comprises a cassette loading system wherein the cassette may be automatically loaded into operative position, and locked therein, in a sequence of two substantially transverse movements which prevent sheet misfeed and require a minimum of operator activity.

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