Two-part spindle mechanism for a printer paper bucket, a printer paper bucket, and a printer having a paper bucket with a two-part spindle mechanism
US10611588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for supporting a paper roll in a paper bucket of a printer are provided. The paper bucket may comprise a curved base portion for accepting paper rolls of varying widths, two oppositely disposed side walls movably mounted to the curved base portion, and a two-part spring-loaded spindle assembly extending through each of the side walls and adapted to support a paper roll therebetween. Each spindle assembly may comprise a first spring loaded spindle part and a second spring loaded spindle part movably connected to one another.
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