Printer paper pullout apparatus
US5277418A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2301/422
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved printer paper pullout apparatus is described. In its preferred embodiment, the pullout apparatus includes a grasping mechanism, a capture mechanism and a securing mechanism. The grasping mechanism facilitates concurrent paper tray and paper stack movement from a printer feed zone. The securing mechanism ensures proper paper gripping before the paper tray can be released and extended from the printer feed zone. In addition, the grasping mechanism is shaped and positioned on the paper tray for ease of operator grip when manually extending the paper tray from the printer feed zone.
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