Sheet supporting apparatus and image forming apparatus
US9944478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet supporting apparatus includes an apparatus body, a supporting unit being capable of being drawn from and inserted to the apparatus body, and having a supporting member on which a sheet is supported, a conveyance guide disposed on the apparatus body and being capable of moving to a first position at which a sheet conveyance path is constituted, and a second position distant from the first position, and a regulation unit. The regulation unit regulates the conveyance guide positioned at the second position from moving in an upward direction, a downward direction, a drawing direction and an inserting direction of a supporting unit.
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