Patent ID: 6398209
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
A sheet supply apparatus comprising:a sheet supply roller for supplying printing sheets; a separating member pivotally movably situated adjacent to said sheet supply roller; a pressing member movably situated situated adjacent to said separating member for pressing said separating member toward said sheet supply roller; an operating portion pivotally movably situated adjacent to said pressing member; urging means situated between said pressing member and said operating portion, said urging means urging said pressing member toward said separating member to allow the separating member to press the sheet supply roller; a rotationally adjusting portion cooperating with said operating portion, said rotationally adjusting portion including an adjusting shaft rotatably situated without moving in an axial direction thereof, and a pin attached to an outer surface of the adjusting shaft to project therefrom and contacting the operating portion so that when the adjusting shaft is rotated, the pin is rotated to move the operating portion relative to the separating member to thereby change and adjust an urging force exerted on said separating member by said urging means through said pressing member; and a rotationally operating portion connected to said adjusting shaft for rotating said adjusting shaft.