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Sheet feeding apparatus, image reading apparatus, and method of detecting double feed

US7270325B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2004
Grant dateSep 18, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1313
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet feeding apparatus includes first and second transport devices disposed at a transport guide with a distance in between for nipping and transporting a sheet, and a double feed detection device disposed between the first transport device and the second transport device for detecting a double feed of the sheet. A sheet end detection device is disposed at a downstream side of the first transport device for detecting a trailing end of the sheet, and a determination device is provided for determining the double feed based on a detection signal from the double feed detection device and a detection signal from the sheet end detection device.

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