Patent ID: 6032950
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
A detecting device for detecting a transfer object which is transferred along a predetermined transfer path, the detecting device comprising:a non-contact sensor mounted on a support member;an actuator including a contact portion for contact with the transfer object in the transfer path, and a pivotal portion which is pivotable about a pivotal axis between a first position adjacent to the sensor and a second position away from the sensor, the pivotal portion having a free end;a cooperative element provided at the free end of the pivotal portion of the actuator for detection by the sensor; anda stopper projection provided on the cooperative element for contact with the support member when the pivotal portion of the actuator is pivoted to the first position;wherein the cooperative element includes a first surface and a second surface inclined relative to the first surface, the first surface and the second surface being selectively brought into facing relation to the sensor.