摘要 |
A sheet separating device is disclosed for separating a single sheet from a stack of sheets in an inclined supply hopper of a document feeder or the like. Spaced drive rollers are located above the stack and are operative to engage the uppermost sheet of the stack. During rotation of the drive roller, the sheets are separated one at a time from the stack and are fed to a work station, for instance, a printing station. Means is provided for equalizing the pressure of the separator upon the stack of sheets as its height decreases. |