Sheet stacking/aligning apparatus, sheet handling apparatus, and image forming apparatus
US7007948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/27
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In order to reduce the stack failure of a sheet bundle, there is provided a sheet stacking/aligning apparatus comprising: a stack tray for stacking sheets thereon; and a rear end aligning member for pushing and aligning the rear end of a sheet conveyed onto the stack tray. The rear end aligning member includes sheet holding paddle for holding the sheets stacked on the stack tray.
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