Dual path roll for an image forming device
US7431293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2513/41
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dual roll to move two separate media sheets simulatneously along a section of a media path. The dual roll includes a first path formed by a first nip, and a second path formed by a second nip. A drive roll forms a section of both nips. Methods of using the dual roll are also disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises rotating the drive roll to move a first sheet in a first direction and simultaneously moving a second sheet in a second direction.
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