Patent · US Expired

Paper tray capable of simultaneously holding sheets of different sizes

US5287164A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 4, 1991
Grant dateFeb 15, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2511/10
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a paper feed unit, a plurality of stacking plates are stacked in a box. The stacking plates can stack paper of different sizes and are stacked on each other. Paper stored on each stacking plate is taken out by a pickup roller, a paper feed roller, and a separation roller. These rollers can be moved to positions for taking out paper stored on the stacking plates. Taken-out paper is guided to a photosensitive drum through guide plates.

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