Patent · US Expired

Pivoting paper tray

US5137174A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 1991
Grant dateAug 11, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/6502
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In order to minimize the footprint of a copier, a two-part paper tray is used with one part of the paper tray being pivotably attached to another part of the paper tray for pivoting upward along the back of the copier during use. The pivoting of the paper tray also serves to minimize multi-feeding by fanning the copy sheets.

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