Sheet containing device, sheet feeder incorporating the sheet containing device, and image forming apparatus incorporating the sheet containing device

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PATENT NO 9902578
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15139790

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A sheet containing device, which is included in a sheet feeder and an image forming apparatus, includes a first sheet container, a second sheet container disposed adjacent to the first sheet container, a transfer unit to transfer a bundle of sheets contained in the second sheet container to the first sheet container, a pair of side fences including a first side fence and a second side fence to regulate a position of the bundle of sheets in a width direction of the bundle of sheets loaded on the first sheet container, and a pressing unit mounted on the first side fence and pressing the bundle of sheets loaded on the first sheet container against the second side fence.

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RICOH COMPANY LTD3-6 NAKAMAGOME 1-CHOME OHTA-KU TOKYO 143-8555

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kaneda, Ryuta Kanagawa, JP 5 15
Shinkawa, Shohei Tokyo, JP 15 126
Wakabayashi, Yu Kanagawa, JP 12 78

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