Web feed apparatus
US4848634A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/58
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A web feed system for a laser printer that controls the feeding of web through the printer to a receiving device. The system includes an input feed station and an output feed station. At the output feed station there is a shock absorbing support roller and a series of rollers including a torque roller that support the web in a detection loop. Several features are incorporated to permit ease of transition between box and roll feed states.
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