Image reading device and image forming system
The image reading apparatus addresses curl deformation issues by using a transport unit and airflow generation to stabilize recording media, reducing jams and improving reading reliability.
JP2026090886APending Publication Date: 2026-06-03KONICA MINOLTA INC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KONICA MINOLTA INC
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-03
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing image reading apparatuses struggle to stabilize the posture of recording media with curled leading ends, leading to potential jams and malfunctions during image reading.
Method used
An image reading apparatus equipped with a transport unit, airflow generating unit, and a movable reading unit that generates airflow from the reading area towards the transport rollers to correct curl deformation and stabilize the recording medium.
Benefits of technology
The solution effectively suppresses jams and malfunctions by correcting curl deformation and ensuring stable media posture during image reading, enhancing operational reliability.
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Abstract
To provide an image reading device and an image forming system that can suppress the occurrence of malfunctions during image reading. [Solution] The image reading device comprises a reading unit that reads an image formed on a recording medium, a transport unit that transports the recording medium toward the reading area by the reading unit, the transport unit including a pair of transport rollers arranged downstream of the reading area, and an airflow generating unit that generates an airflow from the reading area toward the pair of transport rollers.
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