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Sheet transport apparatus and image forming apparatus

US7347420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2004
Grant dateMar 25, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1916
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet transport apparatus which includes a sheet transport path for transporting a sheet, and a regulation member. The regulation member is provided in the sheet transport path, and is brought into contact with a swelling portion occurring on a surface of an envelope in the event that the envelope is transported as the sheet, such that the swelling portion can be pressed.

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