Sheet convey apparatus
US5540427A · kind A · utility
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40Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H5/062
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a sheet convey apparatus having a convey roller contacting with a sheet while rotating to apply a convey force to the sheet, a pinch roller for cooperating with the convey roller to convey the sheet, a support for supporting a center of the pinch roller in its widthwise direction, and a biasing device for biasing the support in such a manner that the support means urges the pinch roller against the convey roller in the widthwise direction of the pinch roller.
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