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Conveying device and image forming apparatus

US8690313B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2011
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J13/226
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A conveying device comprising a conveying body that conveys a recording medium; and a press roller comprising a large diameter portion that is formed at an axial direction central portion of the press roller and makes contact with the conveying body, and small diameter portions formed at both axial direction sides of the large diameter portion with a smaller diameter than the large diameter portion. Only a width direction central portion of the recording medium is pressed against the conveying body by the large diameter portion.

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