Sheet conveying apparatus and image forming apparatus with vibration applying unit
US7677555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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