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Sheet loader and image forming apparatus incorporating the sheet loader

US9969577B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 17, 2017
Grant dateMay 15, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/11312
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet feeder, which is included in an image forming apparatus, includes a pair of first regulators and a pair of second regulators. The pair of first regulators is disposed movable in a width direction of a recording medium loaded on the sheet loader and is configured to contact a side end of the recording medium and regulate a position of the recording medium in the width direction. The pair of second regulators is configured to be detachably attachable to multiple attachment positions of the sheet tray selectably.

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