公开(公告)号：US07377508B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-27

申请号：US10436406

申请日：2003-05-12

Applicant: Christopher E. Rhoads ,  John Spicer ,  Darin M. Gettelfinger ,  Scott S. Williams ,  Michael W. Lawrence

Inventor： Christopher E. Rhoads ,  John Spicer ,  Darin M. Gettelfinger ,  Scott S. Williams ,  Michael W. Lawrence

IPC: B65H3/06

CPC classification number: B65H3/0684 ,  B65H3/0669 ,  B65H5/062 ,  B65H2403/721 ,  B65H2403/73

Abstract: A pick mechanism, having a clutch mechanism, for picking media sheets from an input tray and introducing them into a paper path of an image forming apparatus. The clutch mechanism comprises a plurality of balls positioned between an inner race and an outer race. Angular backlash between the inner race and the outer race may result in variations in the timing of the media sheets. An algorithm is further included to estimate the pick timing of the media sheets. The algorithm calculates an estimated pick time for a subsequent media sheet that incorporates the known engagement variations of the ball clutch pick mechanism.

Abstract translation: 一种拾取机构，具有离合器机构，用于从输入盘拾取介质片并将其引入图像形成装置的纸通道中。 离合器机构包括定位在内座圈和外座圈之间的多个滚珠。 内圈和外圈之间的角度间隙可能导致介质片的时间变化。 还包括一个算法以估计介质片的拾取时间。 该算法计算包含球离合器拾取机构的已知啮合变化的后续介质片的估计拾取时间。

公开(公告)号：US20090236800A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12077639

申请日：2008-03-20

Applicant: Patrick A. Buxton ,  Kevin M. Johnson ,  Michael W. Lawrence

Inventor： Patrick A. Buxton ,  Kevin M. Johnson ,  Michael W. Lawrence

IPC: B65H5/06

CPC classification number: B65H5/062 ,  B65H2301/132 ,  B65H2301/3122 ,  B65H2301/33312 ,  B65H2301/448 ,  B65H2403/421 ,  B65H2403/422 ,  B65H2404/1442 ,  B65H2404/6111 ,  B65H2513/41 ,  B65H2801/06 ,  B65H2801/12 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/08

Abstract: A media feedpath having a feed assist roller, comprises a media feedpath having a C-shaped portion, a media input and a feed roll nip, an input roller feeding media from the media input, a feed assist roller downstream of the C-shaped portion of the media feedpath, the feed assist roller assisting media indexing through the media feedpath on a single side and without an opposed pinch roller, the feed roll nip having a driven roller and a feed roll pinch roll opposite the driven roll, the feed assist roller being driven by a toggle gear transmission from the driven roller of the feed roll nip, the gear train adapted for toggling to operably engage or disengage the feed assist roller depending on a driving direction of the driven roller of the feed roll nip.

Abstract translation: 具有进给辅助辊的介质进给路径包括具有C形部分，介质输入和进给辊隙的介质进给路径，来自介质输入的输入辊输送介质，位于C形部分下游的进给辅助辊 进给辅助辊辅助介质通过单侧的介质进给路径分配并且没有相对的夹送辊，进给辊压区具有从动辊和与从动辊相对的进给辊夹送辊，进给辅助辊 由来自进给辊隙的从动辊的肘节传动装置驱动，齿轮系适于切换以根据进给辊压区的从动辊的驱动方向可操作地接合或脱离进给辅助辊。

公开(公告)号：US07128317B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-31

申请号：US10938001

申请日：2004-09-10

Applicant: Kevin M. Johnson ,  Michael W. Lawrence ,  Bryan C. Scharf

Inventor： Kevin M. Johnson ,  Michael W. Lawrence ,  Bryan C. Scharf

IPC: B65H3/52

CPC classification number: B65H1/04 ,  B65H3/0669 ,  B65H3/0684 ,  B65H3/565 ,  B65H2403/42 ,  B65H2403/5333 ,  B65H2405/1136

Abstract: A moveable media dam comprises a media dam rotatably connected to a dam shaft, the dam shaft extending from a lever. An arm has at least one camming member and the lever is engaged by the at least one camming member. The arm operably engages a gear train and further comprises an arm ring disposed over a gear of the gear train. The media dam is moveable between a first and second position. The device functions to clear a media feed zone and align leading edges of media sheets in order to inhibit multi-sheet feeds.

公开(公告)号：US07744077B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-29

申请号：US10933761

申请日：2004-09-03

Applicant: Patrick A. Buxton ,  Kevin M. Johnson ,  Michael W. Lawrence ,  Mahesan Chelvayohan

Inventor： Patrick A. Buxton ,  Kevin M. Johnson ,  Michael W. Lawrence ,  Mahesan Chelvayohan

IPC: B65H5/22

CPC classification number: B65H5/38 ,  B65H2402/441 ,  B65H2404/6111 ,  B65H2511/20 ,  B65H2601/11 ,  B65H2601/321 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/11

Abstract: An open jam-door sensor having a peripheral device such as a printer including a substantially C-shaped feed path, the C-shaped feed path defining an inner guide and an outer guide, the outer guide being connected to the peripheral device. A media sensor for detecting type of media in the device is disposed on one of said guide opposite a reflective portion disposed on the other of said guides. The media sensor also being used to detect when the outer guide is in an open position and causing a processor to inhibit device operations, such as printing.

Abstract translation: 一种具有包括基本上C形馈送路径的打印机等周边设备的开放式果酱门传感器，所述C形供给路径限定内部引导件和外部引导件，所述外部引导件连接到所述外部设备。 用于检测装置中的介质类型的介质传感器设置在与设置在另一个所述引导件上的反射部分相对的所述引导件之一上。 介质传感器还用于检测外引导件何时处于打开位置，并导致处理器阻止诸如打印的设备操作。

公开(公告)号：US07654513B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US12077639

申请日：2008-03-20

Applicant: Patrick A. Buxton ,  Kevin M. Johnson ,  Michael W. Lawrence

Inventor： Patrick A. Buxton ,  Kevin M. Johnson ,  Michael W. Lawrence

IPC: B65H5/00 ,  B65H5/22

CPC classification number: B65H5/062 ,  B65H2301/132 ,  B65H2301/3122 ,  B65H2301/33312 ,  B65H2301/448 ,  B65H2403/421 ,  B65H2403/422 ,  B65H2404/1442 ,  B65H2404/6111 ,  B65H2513/41 ,  B65H2801/06 ,  B65H2801/12 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/08

Abstract: A media feedpath having a feed assist roller, comprises a media feedpath having a C-shaped portion, a media input and a feed roll nip, an input roller feeding media from the media input, a feed assist roller downstream of the C-shaped portion of the media feedpath, the feed assist roller assisting media indexing through the media feedpath on a single side and without an opposed pinch roller, the feed roll nip having a driven roller and a feed roll pinch roll opposite the driven roll, the feed assist roller being driven by a toggle gear transmission from the driven roller of the feed roll nip, the gear train adapted for toggling to operably engage or disengage the feed assist roller depending on a driving direction of the driven roller of the feed roll nip.

Abstract translation: 具有进给辅助辊的介质进给路径包括具有C形部分，介质输入和进给辊隙的介质进给路径，来自介质输入的输入辊输送介质，位于C形部分下游的进给辅助辊 进给辅助辊辅助介质通过单侧的介质进给路径分配并且没有相对的夹送辊，进给辊压区具有从动辊和与从动辊相对的进给辊夹送辊，进给辅助辊 由来自进给辊隙的从动辊的肘节传动装置驱动，齿轮系适于切换以根据进给辊压区的从动辊的驱动方向可操作地接合或脱离进给辅助辊。

公开(公告)号：US07261290B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10933614

申请日：2004-09-03

Applicant: John N. Funk ,  Kevin M. Johnson ,  Michael W. Lawrence ,  Bryan C. Scharf

Inventor： John N. Funk ,  Kevin M. Johnson ,  Michael W. Lawrence ,  Bryan C. Scharf

IPC: B65H1/00

CPC classification number: B65H1/04 ,  B65H9/04 ,  B65H31/20 ,  B65H2404/741 ,  B65H2404/742 ,  B65H2511/12 ,  B65H2511/22 ,  B65H2801/39 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/04

Abstract: A small or special media guide-in tray including a media tray, an aperture disposed in the media tray, first and second opposed guide arms extending through the aperture and biased to a first position. The first and second opposed guide arms are pivotally mounted and are synchronously movable when small media is inserted. The opposed guide arms and biasing are used to automatically center the small media as it is inserted between the guide arms. The guide-in tray may be utilized with media handling devices having an L-path media feed wherein the guide-in media tray is incorporated in an input tray or in a C-path media feed wherein the guide-in media tray is incorporated in an exit tray.

Abstract translation: 小型或特殊的介质引导托盘，其包括介质托盘，设置在介质托盘中的孔，延伸穿过孔并被偏压到第一位置的第一和第二相对的引导臂。 第一和第二相对的引导臂枢转地安装，并且当插入小介质时可同步移动。 相对的导向臂和偏置件用于在小型介质插入导向臂之间时使其自动居中。 导入托盘可以与具有L路径介质进料的介质处理装置一起使用，其中引入介质托盘结合在进料托盘或C路径介质进料中，其中引入介质托盘结合在 出口托盘。