发明授权
- 专利标题: Paper feeding device
- 专利标题(中): 纸张送料装置
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申请号: US738260申请日: 1991-07-30
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公开(公告)号: US5172901A公开(公告)日: 1992-12-22
- 发明人: Yuji Sugimoto , Kenji Okada , Hiranaga Yamamoto
- 申请人: Yuji Sugimoto , Kenji Okada , Hiranaga Yamamoto
- 申请人地址: JPX Osaka
- 专利权人: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
- 当前专利权人: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
- 当前专利权人地址: JPX Osaka
- 优先权: JPX2-205694 19900731; JPX2-205695 19900731; JPX2-231558 19900831
- 主分类号: B65H1/04
- IPC分类号: B65H1/04
摘要:
A paper feeding device comprising a tray storing case attachable to and removable from a device housing; a rotatable tray, provided in the tray storing case, which rotates copy paper to a longitudinal and lateral feed position; and a mechanism for lifting up a paper-feed end of a paper holding plate provided in the tray when paper is to be fed. The mechanism is composed of a guide member provided in the device housing; a lift-up guide provided on a side face located on a paper-feed end of the tray; a first rotary bar provided in the tray storing case and driven by the guide member when the tray is attached thereon; and a second rotary bar, a spring and a lift plate driven by the lift-up guide when the tray is in the paper-feed position. The first and second bars are driven simultaneously, thus lifting up the paper-feed end of the paper holding plate. Alternatively, the mechanism comprises at least three springs provided between the tray and the tray storing case; a guide rib provided in the tray storing case; and a pivot pin, a wire and a slide plate provided on the paper holding plate. The guide rib causes the slide plate to rotate and the wire pulls the pivot pin downwards. A simplified and miniaturized mechanism that lifts up and lowers the paper holding plate is thus achieved.