Sheet feed device and image forming apparatus
US8011652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2515/30
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet feed device includes an air flow generating part that generates an air flow for floating a sheet; a feed member that feeds a sheet by rotating, while applying a load to the top one of sheets stacked; and a transport condition sensing unit that is positioned not to obstruct an air flow generated by the air flow generating part and senses a transport condition of a sheet fed by the feed member.
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