US4660820A
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Paper feeding apparatus for a copying machine/printer
Assignee: Xerox Ltd
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Filing: 1984-09-04
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Granted: 1987-04-28
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Expires: 2004-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A modular sheet feeding apparatus for connection to a copying machine is disclosed in which a series of tables are mounted as a group and individually positioned for sheet feeding into a copier main frame. The modular apparatus can either include its own feed rolls for each table or use one feed roll that is mounted within the main frame to be moved into and out of sheet feeding position.
Inventors
- 👤 Satoshi Shino
- 👤 Akira Sasahara
- 👤 Kiyoshi Ishikawa
- 👤 Shigeru Shibasaki
- 👤 Shinki Takashina
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:49
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/6502
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A modular sheet feeding unit adapted to feed sheets to a printer for processing, comprising: sheet feeding unit frame means adapted for connection or disconnection in relation to sheet transport means located within said printer at one edge thereof to feed sheets through an opening in one end of the enclosure of said printer to said sheet transport means; a plurality of tables moveably supported at arbitrary positions within said sheet feeding unit frame means; sensor means adapted to control the positioning of said tables; a plurality of cassettes adapted for positioning on said tables; and dual positioning feed means mounted within said printer at said one edge thereof for feeding sheets from said cassettes to said transport means, said dual positioning feed means being adapted when in a first position to extend outside said printer and act as the sole means for feeding sheets from said plurality of cassettes as they are individually positioned adjacent said sheet transport means by said sensor means and when in a second position to be withdrawn from said first position to a location inside said printer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A modular sheet feeding unit adapted to feed sheets to a printer for processing, comprising: sheet feeding unit frame means adapted for connection or disconnection in relation to sheet transport means located within said printer at one edge thereof to feed sheets through an opening in one end of the enclosure of said printer to said sheet transport means; a plurality of tables moveably supported at arbitrary positions within said sheet feeding unit frame means; sensor means adapted to control the positioning of said tables; a plurality of cassettes adapted for positioning on said tables; and dual positioning feed means mounted within said printer at said one edge thereof for feeding sheets from said cassettes to said transport means, said dual positioning feed means being adapted when in a first position to extend outside said printer and act as the sole means for feeding sheets from said plurality of cassettes as they are individually positioned adjacent said sheet transport means by said sensor means and when in a second position to be withdrawn from said first position to a location inside said printer.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-04-27 | 1990-10-27 | 1991-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-04-27 | 1994-10-27 | 1995-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-04-27 | 1998-10-27 | 1999-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |