公开(公告)号：US10086629B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-02

申请号：US15276206

申请日：2016-09-26

Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Tetsuo Asada ,  Hirotaka Aoki ,  Satoru Nakakita ,  Shota Iijima ,  Kenji Samoto ,  Yuji Koga

IPC: B65H3/06 ,  B41J11/00 ,  B41J13/10 ,  B41J3/60 ,  B41J13/00 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B65H5/26 ,  B65H1/08 ,  B41J11/58

Abstract: An image recording device is provided, having a recording unit configured to record an image on a sheet, and a tray disposed below the recording unit. The tray includes a sheet holding surface configured to hold the sheet. Additionally, the image recording device includes a sheet feeder disposed between the recording unit and the tray. The sheet feeder includes a roller for feeding the sheet from the tray. The roller is configured to move between a first roller position in which the roller contacts the sheet holding surface of the tray and a second roller position in which the roller is separated from the sheet holding surface. A return guide, disposed between the recording unit and the sheet feeder, defines a second conveying path to guide the sheet having an image recorded on one side thereof back to the feed guide. The return guide has a first opening configured to accommodate the roller of the sheet feeder when the roller is in the second roller position.

公开(公告)号：US09790043B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US15263474

申请日：2016-09-13

Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Shota Iijima ,  Masao Mimoto

IPC: B65H3/66 ,  B65H5/36 ,  B65H29/52 ,  B65H85/00 ,  B65H5/06 ,  B41J11/00 ,  B41J29/02

CPC classification number: B65H5/36 ,  B41J11/007 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B65H3/66 ,  B65H5/062 ,  B65H29/52 ,  B65H85/00 ,  B65H2402/40 ,  B65H2402/46 ,  B65H2402/53 ,  B65H2403/513 ,  B65H2403/541 ,  B65H2404/50 ,  B65H2404/60 ,  B65H2404/6111 ,  B65H2404/69 ,  B65H2404/693 ,  B65H2404/74 ,  B65H2404/741 ,  B65H2404/7431

Abstract: A slider moving in a sliding direction between first and second positions shifts a second path-defining member, relative to a first path-defining member, between first and second states. A pair of movable members each disposed on a corresponding side of a slider in a width direction is movable individually in the sliding direction to shift between third and fourth states. The movable members, when both in the third state, position the slider to the first position and, when both in the fourth state, position the slider to the second position. Each movable member supports a corresponding widthwise end of the slider immovably in the sliding direction and movably in the width direction. A support frame supporting the second path-defining member supports a widthwise central portion of the slider movably in the sliding direction and rotatably on a plane parallel to the sliding direction and the width direction.

公开(公告)号：US09731519B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US15055919

申请日：2016-02-29

Applicant: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Shota Iijima ,  Iwane Sano

IPC: B41J2/01 ,  B41J11/00 ,  B65H5/36 ,  B65H5/06 ,  B65H3/06 ,  B41J13/10

CPC classification number: B41J11/007 ,  B41J13/103 ,  B65H3/0684 ,  B65H5/06 ,  B65H5/26 ,  B65H5/36 ,  B65H2404/612 ,  B65H2404/7414 ,  B65H2407/21

Abstract: In a conveying device, a cover member includes a guide portion and is configured to move relative to a casing between a first position at which the guide portion defines a first conveying path, and a second position at which the guide portion exposes the first conveying path to an exterior of the conveying device. A conveying unit is configured to convey a medium along a second conveying path. A flap is supported by the cover member and pivotable about a pivot axis between a third position and a fourth position. The flap is configured to guide the medium toward the conveying unit. A restricting mechanism is configured to selectively allow and restrict pivoting of the flap to the fourth position.

公开(公告)号：US09517645B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14865680

申请日：2015-09-25

Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Shota Iijima ,  Masao Mimoto

IPC: B41J3/60 ,  B41J13/00 ,  B65H5/06 ,  B65H5/36 ,  B65H5/00

CPC classification number: B41J13/009 ,  B41J3/60 ,  B65H3/0684 ,  B65H5/00 ,  B65H5/062 ,  B65H5/068 ,  B65H5/36 ,  B65H85/00 ,  B65H2301/33312 ,  B65H2402/46 ,  B65H2404/143 ,  B65H2404/144 ,  B65H2404/513 ,  B65H2404/611 ,  B65H2404/632

Abstract: A conveyer device, including a chassis defining a first conveyer path and a second conveyer path; a pair of path members opposing to each other to form a part of the first conveyer path; a flapper configured to be pivotable among a first condition, wherein the flapper blocks the first conveyer path, a second condition, wherein the flapper allows the sheet conveyed in the conveying direction to pass thereby, and a third condition, wherein the flapper is separated from an opposing member; an urging member to urge the flapper; and a movable member movable between a first position, wherein the flapper in the first condition is contactless from the movable member, and a second condition, wherein the movable member contacts the flapper, is provided. The movable member separates one of the pair of path members from the other when moving from the first position to the second position.

Abstract translation: 一种传送装置，包括限定第一传送路径和第二传送路径的底盘; 一对路径构件，彼此相对以形成第一传送路径的一部分; 挡板，其构造成在第一状态之间可枢转，其中所述挡板阻挡所述第一输送机路径，第二状态，其中所述挡板允许沿所述输送方向传送的纸张通过，以及第三状态，其中所述挡板与所述挡板分离 反对成员 推动构件来推动挡板; 以及可移动部件，其可在第一位置和第二状态之间移动，所述第一位置处于所述第一状态下的所述挡板与所述可动部件接触，并且其中所述可移动部件接触所述挡板。 当从第一位置移动到第二位置时，可动构件将一对路径构件中的一个从另一个路径构件分离。

公开(公告)号：US09440460B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US14949233

申请日：2015-11-23

Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Tetsuo Asada ,  Hirotaka Aoki ,  Satoru Nakakita ,  Shota Iijima ,  Kenji Samoto ,  Yuji Koga

IPC: B65H85/00 ,  B41J11/00 ,  B41J13/10 ,  B41J3/60 ,  B41J13/00 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B65H3/06 ,  B65H5/26 ,  B65H1/08

CPC classification number: B41J11/0045 ,  B41J3/60 ,  B41J11/58 ,  B41J13/0045 ,  B41J13/103 ,  B41J29/023 ,  B65H1/08 ,  B65H3/0684 ,  B65H5/26 ,  B65H2404/1521 ,  B65H2405/1136 ,  B65H2405/31 ,  G03G2215/00396 ,  G03G2215/004

Abstract: An image recording device is provided, having a recording unit configured to record an image on a sheet, and a tray disposed below the recording unit. The tray includes a sheet holding surface configured to hold the sheet. Additionally, the image recording device includes a sheet feeder disposed between the recording unit and the tray. The sheet feeder includes a roller for feeding the sheet from the tray. The roller is configured to move between a first roller position in which the roller contacts the sheet holding surface of the tray and a second roller position in which the roller is separated from the sheet holding surface. A return guide, disposed between the recording unit and the sheet feeder, defines a second conveying path to guide the sheet having an image recorded on one side thereof back to the feed guide. The return guide has a first opening configured to accommodate the roller of the sheet feeder when the roller is in the second roller position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像记录装置，具有被配置为将图像记录在片材上的记录单元和设置在记录单元下方的托盘。 托盘包括被配置为保持片材的片材保持表面。 此外，图像记录装置包括设置在记录单元和托盘之间的片材进给器。 片材进给器包括用于从托盘进给片材的辊。 辊构造成在辊接触托盘的片材保持表面的第一辊位置和辊与片保持表面分离的第二辊位置之间移动。 设置在记录单元和供纸器之间的返回引导件限定第二传送路径，以将具有在其一侧记录的图像的片材引导回到馈送引导件。 当所述辊处于所述第二辊位置时，所述返回引导件具有构造成容纳所述片材进给器的辊的第一开口。

公开(公告)号：US09421801B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14227843

申请日：2014-03-27

Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Masao Mimoto ,  Shota Iijima

IPC: B41J25/304 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J13/076 ,  B41J29/13

CPC classification number: B41J29/02 ,  B41J13/076 ,  B41J29/13

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus and method of operation are disclosed. One such apparatus includes a carriage configured to support a recording head that is configured to eject ink from nozzles onto a recording medium to be conveyed, and a first support member supporting the carriage. The carriage is movable in a scanning direction orthogonal to a transporting direction of the recording medium. The apparatus further includes a second support member configured to support the first support member and a transporting roller extending in the scanning direction and rotatable to transport the recording medium in the transporting direction. The apparatus also includes a bearing disposed at the second support member and supporting the transporting roller rotatably, the bearing comprising a contact portion that contacts the first support member.

Abstract translation: 公开了喷墨记录装置和操作方法。 一种这样的装置包括：托架，被配置为支撑被配置为将墨从喷嘴喷射到待传送的记录介质上的记录头，以及支撑托架的第一支撑构件。 滑架可以在与记录介质的传送方向正交的扫描方向上移动。 该装置还包括第二支撑构件，其构造成支撑第一支撑构件和沿扫描方向延伸并可转动以沿输送方向输送记录介质的输送辊。 所述装置还包括设置在所述第二支撑构件处并且可旋转地支撑所述输送辊的轴承，所述轴承包括接触所述第一支撑构件的接触部分。

公开(公告)号：US09248669B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US14727290

申请日：2015-06-01

Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Tetsuo Asada ,  Hirotaka Aoki ,  Satoru Nakakita ,  Shota Iijima ,  Kenji Samoto ,  Yuji Koga

IPC: B65H85/00 ,  B41J11/00 ,  B65H3/06 ,  B41J13/10

Abstract: An image recording device is provided, having a recording unit configured to record an image on a sheet, and a tray disposed below the recording unit. The tray includes a sheet holding surface configured to hold the sheet. Additionally, the image recording device includes a sheet feeder disposed between the recording unit and the tray. The sheet feeder includes a roller for feeding the sheet from the tray. The roller is configured to move between a first roller position in which the roller contacts the sheet holding surface of the tray and a second roller position in which the roller is separated from the sheet holding surface. A return guide, disposed between the recording unit and the sheet feeder, defines a second conveying path to guide the sheet having an image recorded on one side thereof back to the feed guide. The return guide has a first opening configured to accommodate the roller of the sheet feeder when the roller is in the second roller position.

公开(公告)号：US20150085049A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14451581

申请日：2014-08-05

Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Shota Iijima

IPC: H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00533 ,  H04N1/00543

Abstract: An image recording device may include first and second housings, where the second housing is movable relative to the first housing. For example, the second housing may move from a first position to a second position in a first direction away from one end portion of the first housing and from the second position to the first position in a second direction toward the one end portion. In the first position, the second housing may contact the first housing with a surface of the second housing facing an accommodating area. A portion of the second housing may be located behind the other end portion of the first housing in the second direction, when the second housing is in the first position. In the second position, the surface of the second housing may cover the other end portion of the first housing in a direction perpendicular to the second direction.

Abstract translation: 图像记录装置可以包括第一和第二壳体，其中第二壳体可相对于第一壳体移动。 例如，第二壳体可以在远离第一壳体的一个端部的第一方向上从第一位置移动到第二位置，并且沿着朝向一个端部的第二方向从第二位置移动到第一位置。 在第一位置，第二壳体可以接触第一壳体，第二壳体的表面面向容纳区域。 当第二壳体处于第一位置时，第二壳体的一部分可以在第二方向上位于第一壳体的另一端部的后面。 在第二位置，第二壳体的表面可以在垂直于第二方向的方向上覆盖第一壳体的另一端部。