Sheet feeding unit, sheet feeding apparatus, and image forming apparatus
US7621521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H1/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feeding unit is detachably attached to a sheet cassette in which sheets are loaded. The feeding unit includes a sheet tray on which sheets are loaded, and a fan for blowing air against the side surface of a stack of sheets loaded on the sheet tray, the sheet tray and the fan being held in a case.
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