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Paper conveying apparatus, jam detection method, and computer-readable, non-transitory medium

US8827266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2013
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/00637
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There are provided a paper conveying apparatus, a jam detection method and a computer-readable, non-transitory medium that can suppress erroneous detection of the occurrence of a jam by a sound due to the sound generated along with conveyance of the paper. The paper conveying apparatus includes a first sound signal generator for generating a first sound signal, at least a part of the first sound signal generator is provided near a separator, a second sound signal generator for generating a second sound signal, at least a part of the second sound signal generator is provided at least at one end of a conveyance path of the paper, and a sound jam detector for determining whether a jam has occurred based on the second sound signal according to a detection method, wherein the sound jam detector changes the detection method based on the first sound signal.

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