Feeding device and image forming apparatus
US7954814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00421
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet discharge roller has a contact portion in contact with a feed roller and a noncontact portion not in contact with the feed roller. The sheet discharge roller includes a kick-out unit having a projected portion and a recess portion on one end of the noncontact portion in the circumferential direction. A reverse roller also has a contact portion in contact with the feed roller and a noncontact portion not in contact with the feed roller. The reverse roller includes a large-diameter portion on its one end in a direction opposite to a direction of the kick-out unit. The large-diameter portion has a diameter larger than a diameter of the contact portion.
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