Feed mechanism, image forming apparatus, and feed tray
US12319527B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feed mechanism includes: a feed tray accommodating a roll body, a first sheet-shaped medium being rolled in a roll shape as the roll body, the feed tray including: a first accommodation portion accommodating the roll body; a pair of side walls respectively provided on both sides of the first accommodation portion in an axial direction of the roll body that is accommodated in the first accommodation portion; and a side guide disposed inside the pair of side walls.
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