Specifications

Interleaf EP1052 GENERAL, MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
96.11.01
M-66
1151SBM2502A
25-2. Paper Separating Mechanism
The paper separating mechanism ensures that only the top sheet of paper is fed
in by separating the second sheet of paper from the top one. This is accomplished
by the Torque Limiter fitted to the Separator Roll shaft which stops the Separator
Roll when there is a change in friction between the Feed and Separator Rolls.
1. At the Time of Double Feed:
The top sheet of paper is fed into the copier by the Feed Roll. Since the
coefficient of friction between the top and second sheet of paper is smaller than
that between the second sheet of paper and the Separator Roll, the two sheets
of paper slip and the second sheet of paper is not fed into the copier. The driving
force of the Feed Roll is at this time consumed by the two slipping sheets of paper
and not transmitted to the Separator Roll which is stopped by its Torque Limiter.
In other words, the force of the Torque Limiter is greater than the driving force
of the Feed Roll as it is transmitted through the two sheets of paper.
Feed Roll
Separator Roll
*Stationary in this condition.
2. Normal Feeding:
The friction coefficient on the top side of the paper is equivalent to that on the
underside. Hence, the driving force of the Feed Roll is directly transmitted to the
Separator Roll through the paper, causing the Separator Roll to be turned by the
Feed Roll. In other words, the force of the Torque Limiter is smaller than the driv-
ing force of the Feed Roll as it is transmitted through the paper.