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Sheet bundle conveying apparatus and image forming system having the same

US9586781B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2014
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/27
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a sheet bundle conveying apparatus capable of discharging a sheet bundle from a processing tray where a binding process is performed toward the downstream side in right posture to a right position. The present invention comprises a sheet bundle conveying apparatus which conveys sheets stacked at a stack portion to a storing portion at the downstream side including a first conveying member which conveys sheets at the stack portion by a predetermined distance, a second conveying member which performs relay conveyance of the sheets conveyed by the first conveying member by the predetermined distance as being set to have a higher moving speed than that of the first conveying member, and a driving portion which drives the first conveying member and the second conveying member.

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