Sheet feeder with modular roller support and drive assembly
US6651973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2403/722
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular single sheet feeder for feeding media sheets to a processing apparatus includes a chassis frame and a modular roller support and drive assembly pivotally supported on the frame for easy assembly. The roller support and drive assembly biases a roller frame which may be a replaceable bogie toward the media sheets to be fed and selectively positions the roller frame in a stack feeding position. A stack stop is provided for limiting the motion of the stack during manual loading and is automatically moved out of the media path as sheets are fed. Over engagement protection of the input gears and of the roller drive gears is also provided.
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