Sheet conveying device and image forming apparatus including the same
US6988729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2404/631
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet conveying device of the present invention includes a sheet conveying mechanism for conveying a sheet, path selectors each for steering the sheet being conveyed by the sheet conveying mechanism in a particular direction, and a drive mechanism for causing the path selectors to move independently of each other. The path selectors are rotatable about a single axis and positioned parallel to each other in such a manner as to sandwich a plane of sheet conveyance.
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