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Sheet stacking apparatus, sheet feeding apparatus, and image forming apparatus

US9272857B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 2014
Grant dateMar 1, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1916
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet stacking apparatus includes a base member, a sheet stacking portion on which sheets are stacked, and a biasing portion configured to bias the sheet stacking portion.The sheet stacking portion is swingably supported by the base member, and the biasing portion biases the sheet stacking portion such that a swing angle is reduced.

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