Patent ID: 7104539
Filing Date: 2006-09-12
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. A sheet material feeding device for sending out sheet materials mounted on a sheet material mounting portion one by one by a feeding roller, comprising an elastic member with the angle changed elastically by being abutted against by the sheet materials sent out, for separating the sheet materials by being moved over by the sheet materials, and return assisting means to be contacted with the elastic member for facilitating the return of the angle change of the elastic member to the original state, wherein said return assisting means is spaced apart from said elastic member while the feeding roller supplies the sheet material and said return assisting means is in contact with said elastic member after termination of sheet material supply by the feeding roller to urge return of the elastic member, and wherein said return assisting means is in contact with a portion of the elastic member pressed and deformed by the sheet materials after termination of supply by the feeding roller to urge return of the elastic member.