Sheet loader and image forming apparatus incorporating the sheet loader
US9969577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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