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Sheet conveying apparatus and image forming apparatus

US9388003B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 2014
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2404/611
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet conveying apparatus includes a restricting portion provided on a second roller side with respect to a sheet conveying path and near a nip portion. This restricting portion is configured such that a first abutment portion is positioned on the second roller side from a straight line connecting a point protruding most to the sheet conveying path of the restricting portion and the nip portion in a state in which a second abutment portion is in contact with a surface of a first sheet as a rotary member rotates in a predetermined direction by the first abutment portion being pushed by the first sheet.

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