Roller separation device and image forming apparatus using the same
US9731918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1675
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus and roller separation device are provided. The image forming apparatus including a main body having a print unit, a first paper feeding unit containing print paper and insertable in or pullable from the main body, a feed roller in the main body feeding the print paper from the first paper feeding unit to the print unit and comprising a driven roller contacting a driving roller, an elastic member applying an elastic force to the driven roller in a direction to contact the driving roller, a handle member in the main body movable to a first position and a second position, and a separation member connected to the handle member and switched to a normal position separated from the driven roller and a separation position separating the driven roller from the driving roller.
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