US4429984A — Copying machine with traction feed

Claim 1

Independent Claim 193 words

A copying or similar type machine of the traction feed type comprising a traction device for transporting a continuous sheet of paper perforated along the edges from a storage means to a processing means past a portion of an image forming means so as to pass the sheet over a portion of the image forming means, said traction device having an endless belt having projections at opposite edges thereof engageable with the perforations of the sheet, said traction device being shiftably mounted for movement between an operative position close to the image forming assembly and an inoperative position spaced from the operative position; and a plate-like member positioned along and immediately below said traction device when said traction device is in its operative position for receiving particles of paper released from said traction device to prevent the particles from getting into other components and movable to a position between said traction device and the image forming means when the traction device is shifted to its inoperative position for holding the leading edge of the sheet for initial setting of the sheet on the traction device and also for protecting the image forming means.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 193 words

A copying or similar type machine of the traction feed type comprising a traction device for transporting a continuous sheet of paper perforated along the edges from a storage means to a processing means past a portion of an image forming means so as to pass the sheet over a portion of the image forming means, said traction device having an endless belt having projections at opposite edges thereof engageable with the perforations of the sheet, said traction device being shiftably mounted for movement between an operative position close to the image forming assembly and an inoperative position spaced from the operative position; and a plate-like member positioned along and immediately below said traction device when said traction device is in its operative position for receiving particles of paper released from said traction device to prevent the particles from getting into other components and movable to a position between said traction device and the image forming means when the traction device is shifted to its inoperative position for holding the leading edge of the sheet for initial setting of the sheet on the traction device and also for protecting the image forming means.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 40 words

A copying or similar type machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plate-like member is pivotally supported for the movement from the position beneath the traction device to the position between the traction device and the image forming means.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 66 words

A copying or similar type machine as claimed in claim 2, wherein said plate-like member has a paper particle receptacle portion, an abutting portion at the free end thereof for contacting said traction device, and said machine further comprises a spring member for biasing said plate-like member toward the position between said traction device when it is in its inoperative position and the image forming means.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 50 words

A copying or similar type machine as claimed in claim 3, wherein said traction device is pivotally supported at the same end as said plate-like member and said machine further comprises an engaging member for maintaining said traction device in its operative position against the force of said spring member.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 201 words

A copying machine comprising a photosensitive member on which a toner image is formed, a traction device for transporting a continuous sheet of paper having perforated edges from a storage means to a fixing station through an image transfer region between said traction device and said photosensitive member, said traction device having an endless belt with projections at the opposite edges thereof engageable with the perforations of the sheet, and a transfer member therein for transferring the toner image from the photosensitive member to the transporting sheet, said traction device being shiftably mounted for movement between an operative position close to the photosensitive member and an inoperative position spaced from the operative position; and a plate-like member positioned along and immediately below said traction device when said traction device is in its operative position for receiving particles of paper released from said traction device to prevent the particles from getting into other components and movable to a position between said traction device and the photosensitive member when the traction device is shifted to its inoperative position for holding the leading edge of the sheet for initial setting of the sheet on the traction device and also for protecting the photosensitive member.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 201 words

A copying machine comprising a photosensitive member on which a toner image is formed, a traction device for transporting a continuous sheet of paper having perforated edges from a storage means to a fixing station through an image transfer region between said traction device and said photosensitive member, said traction device having an endless belt with projections at the opposite edges thereof engageable with the perforations of the sheet, and a transfer member therein for transferring the toner image from the photosensitive member to the transporting sheet, said traction device being shiftably mounted for movement between an operative position close to the photosensitive member and an inoperative position spaced from the operative position; and a plate-like member positioned along and immediately below said traction device when said traction device is in its operative position for receiving particles of paper released from said traction device to prevent the particles from getting into other components and movable to a position between said traction device and the photosensitive member when the traction device is shifted to its inoperative position for holding the leading edge of the sheet for initial setting of the sheet on the traction device and also for protecting the photosensitive member.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 62 words

A copying machine as claimed in claim 5, wherein said plate-like member has a paper particle receptacle portion, an abutting portion at the free end thereof for contacting said traction device, and said machine further comprises a spring member for biasing said plate-like member toward the position between said traction device when it is in its inoperative position and the photosensitive member.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 47 words

A copying machine as claimed in claim 6, wherein said traction device is pivotally supported at the same end as said plate-like member and said machine further comprises an engaging member for maintaining said traction device in its operative position against the force of said spring member.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 51 words

A copying machine as claimed in claim 5 in which said plate-like member is inclined downwardly toward said photosensitive member when the traction device is in its operative position, and said plate-like member is movable upwardly to a less inclined position when the traction device is shifted to its inoperative position.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1987-02-06	1987-08-08	1988-02-07	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1991-02-06	1991-08-08	1992-02-07	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1995-02-06	1995-08-08	1996-02-07	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Copying machine with traction feed

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