Sheet feeding mechanism and image forming apparatus incorporating same
US8923746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2404/6111
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet feeding mechanism incorporatable in an image forming apparatus includes a cover unit rotatably attached to one side of a main body of an image forming apparatus to cover a part of a sheet conveyance path, a first feeding member located in a main body of the apparatus, a second feeding member located in the cover unit in a displaceable manner and facing the first feeding member when the cover unit is closed and sandwiching and conveying a recording medium along the sheet conveyance path with the first feeding member, and a guide member disposed in the main body to guide the second feeding member. The guide member guides the second feeding member to move in a first direction that approaches the first feeding member when closing the cover unit and in a second direction that separates from the first feeding member when opening the cover unit.
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