Media loading and separation system for printer
US6969168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J13/103
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A media loading and separation system includes a spring pick block with an inclined surface having a lower end; an indentation, formed near the lower end of the inclined surface, having a substantially vertical surface; and a spring arm movably disposed in response to a media stack with respect to the inclined surface between rearward and forward positions. The media separation system can also include a corner media separator to engage a corner of the media stack.
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