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Friction plate coupling structure

US6616136B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2002
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/39
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A friction plate coupling structure inside an automatic document feeder. The friction contact surface of the friction plates is designed to have a slant surface resembling a frustum so that overall contact area is increased and stability of the coupling between the friction plates is improved.

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