Paper feeding device and method

Details Paper feeding device and method Paper feeding device and method

1996-09-03

1998-05-26

Smith, Matthew S.

Electrophotography

Document handling

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271160, G03G 1500

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057582505

ABSTRACT:
A paper sheet feeding device in which paper sheets are supplied from above includes a bottom plate for accommodating paper sheets and springs which lift up the bottom plate. The springs are released in response to the removal of the paper sheet feeding device from the image forming apparatus so that the bottom plate assumes a position determined by the weight of the paper sheets thereon.

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Abstract of Japanese Published Patent 04-125230, Ikeda et al., published Apr. 24, 1992.

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