Title: Sheet handling mechanism

Abstract: A reproduction machine has a photoconductive surface and a stripping device for separating the leading edge of a transfer sheet from the surface. Located adjacent to the stripping device is a guide which is maintained at a reference voltage such that an electrostatic attraction is set up between the guide and the transfer sheet so as to draw the latter toward the guide. A support member generally uniformly separated from the guide serves to support the transfer sheet in the event the electrostatic attraction is insufficient to draw the transfer sheet to the guide. Either the guide or the support member may be at least partially covered by a layer of insulating material.

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Inventors: Cooper, John William Douglas (Hitchin, EN)

Application Number: 478209
Filing Date: 1974-06-11
Publication_date: 1976-02-24
Assignee: Xerox Corporation (Stamford, CT)
Primary Class(es): 271/307 271/310, 271/900, 399/398
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US Patent Ref:

3508824	Apr, 1970	Leinbach et al.	271/174.
3685898	Aug, 1972	Gonzalez	271/DIG.
3690646	Sep, 1972	Kolibas	271/193.
3834690	Sep, 1974	Knechtel	271/DIG.

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Primary Examiner: Blunk, Evon C.
Assistant Examiner: Stoner, Jr., Bruce H.
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