Sheet conveyance device, image forming apparatus and image reading apparatus
US8020862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2553/81
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet conveyance device according to an aspect of the invention includes a guide member and a flexible guide assist member. The guide member constitutes a conveyance path for guiding a conveyed sheet. The guide assist member is provided in the guide member, the guide assist member is brought into contact with the conveyed sheet to apply a force to the sheet, and whereby the guide assist member assists the guidance of the sheet conveyance. The sheet conveyance device is characterized in that a sheet scanner is provided in the guide assist member. In the sheet scanner, photoelectric conversion devices formed by organic semiconductor devices are arranged.
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