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Recording plate or film loading device

US6908083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 2003
Grant dateJun 21, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1928
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A recording plate or film loading device for use with an image recording scanner. The device comprises a platen (6) arranged at an angle to the horizontal and onto which a plate or film is manually placed. A loading mechanism includes one or more first pusher members (12) cooperating with the platen to push a plate or film to an output position. A centering mechanism includes a pair of second pusher members (13) movable laterally with respect to the platen (6) to centre a plate or film on the platen.

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