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Sheet stacking/aligning apparatus, sheet handling apparatus, and image forming apparatus

US7007948B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2004
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 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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