Sheet feeder and image forming apparatus incorporating the sheet feeder
US9856099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/6511
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet feeder, which is included in an image forming apparatus, includes a sheet feeding unit to feed a sheet, a sheet separating unit disposed opposite the sheet feeding unit to separate the sheet together with the sheet feeding unit, a bottom plate on which the sheet is loaded, a pressing unit having a leading end and movably disposed between the bottom plate and the sheet separating unit, and a support to rotatably support the pressing unit such that the leading end of the pressing unit contacts and separates from the sheet feeding unit.
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