Automatic document feeder capable of releasing jammed documents
US6536762B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19367
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic document feeder (ADF) capable of releasing jammed documents has a transmission mechanism that includes a removable transmission device. The removable transmission device is moved away and thus the transmission mechanism is disconnected when necessary. The disconnection of the transmission mechanism makes the releasing of the jammed documents much easier. The removable transmission device can be removed by the force for removing the jammed documents, or by using a spring, a leaf spring, or an electromagnetic switch.
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