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Integrated paper presser and stopper for automatic paper feeder

US6550761B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2001
Grant dateApr 22, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H3/34
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automatic paper feeder with an integrated paper presser and stopper is disclosed. The integrated paper presser and stopper includes a fixing section, a paper pressing section downward extended from the fixing section at an inclined angle toward a paper-out end of the paper tray, a first bent section formed at a lower end of the paper pressing section to define a first gap, a paper stopping section downward extended from the first bent section at an inclined angle toward the paper-out end of the paper tray, and a second bent section formed at a lower end of the paper stopping section to define a second gap which is smaller than the first gap.

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