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Sheet-conveying device

US7748710B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 2006
Grant dateJul 6, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J13/025
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet-conveying device conveys a recording medium to a sheet support surface positioned downstream of the sheet-conveying device in a sheet-conveying direction when recording an image with an image-recording unit. A drive roller and a follower roller define a nip line therebetween. The nip line is positioned above the sheet support surface. A first support member rotatably supports the follower roller. A moving unit moves the first support member from a first position to a second position upstream of the first position in the paper-conveying direction immediately after a trailing edge of the recording medium leaves the sheet-conveying unit.

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