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Sheet conveying apparatus and image forming apparatus with vibration applying unit

US7677555B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2008
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2515/50
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet conveying apparatus includes a sheet containing unit that contains sheets; a sheet conveying unit that conveys the sheets; a separating unit that separates a single sheet from the sheets; a holding unit that holds the separating unit; and a vibration applying unit that applies a vibration to any one of the sheets conveyed by the sheet conveying unit and the separating unit before starting conveyance of the sheets.

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