Dual nip multi-feed detection and control system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8437646
APP PUB NO 20120306147A1
SERIAL NO

13585879

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A paper feed system for use in a printing apparatus that detects multi-feeds and separates all sheets while allowing a single sheet to continue into the machine includes a nip with a drive roller for feeding sheets. A reversible pressure roller downstream of the drive roller is connected to a motor, but idles in the direction of the paper feed in normal operation. When a multi-feed is detected, the motor is turned ON and the reversible pressure roll actuated by a controller. The reversible pressure roller has more friction with the sheet in its contact than the friction between sheets. This drives the sheet in contact backwards.

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XEROX CORPORATIONNORWALK CT

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ashwood, Andrew Hertfordshire, GB 2 3
Baxter, Nicholas Northfordshire, GB 13 43
Gates, Nicholas Hertfordshire, GB 12 17
Hill, Andrew Hertfordshire, GB 97 961
Sanders, Robert Hertfordshire, GB 35 1458
Williams, Andrew Hertfordshire, GB 64 874

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