Sheet processing apparatus and image forming apparatus
US7389980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1315
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet processing apparatus has: a plurality of conveying paths which convey sheets; and front and back aligning members which perform width alignment in the direction which crosses the sheet conveying direction of the sheets conveyed from the conveying paths. Standby positions when the front and back aligning members approach side edges of the sheets from the standby positions and perform the width alignment of the sheets at the width aligning position are made different every sheet on the basis of discharge position information of the sheets to the plurality of conveying paths.
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