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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 06, 1994
Filed:
Nov. 25, 1992
Kaoru Suzuki, Yamatokoriyama, JP;
Tadahiro Ando, Nara, JP;
Hiroshi Naka, Nara, JP;
Mitsutoshi Sawada, Yamatokoriyama, JP;
Tomonori Ohata, Osaka, JP;
Hiroshi Miura, Yamatokoriyama, JP;
Masayoshi Nakabayashi, Wakayama, JP;
Eiiti Ando, Higashiosaka, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A transport path is branched into a main pass and a bypass. A deflector is provided at a branch point, for switching the path either to the bypass or to the main pass. Sheet detection switches are respectively provided along the bypass and the main pass, and also on a stapler plate, for controlling the rotation of a transfer roller. In this way, a first sheet being transported through the main pass and a second sheet being transported through the bypass can be discharged onto the stapler plate at the same time. As a result, the problem of the device being made larger or reducing the quality of the sheets can be prevented, and a faster process after copying can be achieved.