Sheet storing device with locking bins
US5464200A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2511/412
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a device for storing printings, film sheets or similar recording media driven out or an image forming apparatus, bins are each inclined from a top sheet inlet thereof to a bottom sheet outlet thereof. When all the bins are full, such a condition is reported to users. Users having left sheets in the trays for a long period of time are alerted by a warning message. Sheets become needless for users can be automatically disposed of by commands from user stations. A user passes an I.D. card through a card reader to enter an I.D. number, opening a bin corresponding to the I.D. number, dropping the sheet onto a fence for user access.
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