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Sheet post processing device with feed out

US6457705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 6, 2001
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2405/20
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet post-processing device is provided which includes a post-processing tray on which sheets of paper supplied from an image forming device are stacked, and a post-processing section for applying a post-processing operation to edges of one side of the sheets of paper stacked on the post-processing tray. The device further includes a first feed-out opening for discharging, to outside, the sheets of paper having been subject to the post-processing operation, a first discharge transport path for transporting the sheets of paper from the post-processing tray to the first feed-out opening, and a feed-out section for discharging the post-processed sheets of paper from the post-processing tray to the first discharge transport path.

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