Feeder or image forming apparatus
US5255904A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00396
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A feeder of an image forming apparatus which includes a storing device for storing a stack of recording mediums and an endless belt to be used in the conveyance of a recording medium to an image forming section of the apparatus. A speed control device is provided for varying the speed of the endless belt driven by a driving device when a portion of the endless belt passes the storing device. Also provided are a plurality of pickup rollers which are disposed adjacent to the endless belt in correspondence with each respective storage device for moving the endless belt into engagement with a foremost recording medium in the storing device in order to convey the recording medium to the image forming section.
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