Patent ID: 6567644
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: B65H,G03G

Abstract:
An automatic both-side feed unit comprising:a containing section for containing, in a stacked manner, a plurality of sheets of materials sequentially introduced therein in a first direction; a rotatable stacking gate having a receiving section for receiving a rear end portion of each of the sheets which is introduced into the containing section, wherein after the rear end portion is positioned on top of the receiving section, the rear end portion is pressed under the stacking gate when the stacking gate is rotated; pickup means for picking up each sheet, introduced into the containing section, in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and aligning means to be operated when each sheet is in a released state assumed after each sheet is introduced into the containing section and before each sheet is pressed by the rotatable stacking gate, the aligning means aligning each sheet together with other sheets already stacked in the containing section.