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Cassette and printing apparatus

US12103803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 21, 2022
Grant dateOct 1, 2024
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 4, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/15
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cassette comprises a storage portion configured to include a loading surface on which a sheet is loaded, a sheet guide configured to pivot with respect to a pivot central axis that is parallel to the loading surface, a pivot support shaft extending on two sides of the sheet guide along the pivot central axis, in the sheet guide, and a bearing portion configured to pivotably support the pivot support shaft, an insertion portion formed at a portion of the pivot support shaft, an insertion groove formed from the loading surface toward the bearing portion, and a flexible pressing portion disposed outside the insertion groove, and configured to press a leading end portion of the pivot support shaft.

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