Dual output tray
US7237969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2405/1124
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments herein comprise a printing/copying media output device or terminal that includes a single media output tray that can be used as a flat tray or a basket tray. The media output tray has a first portion that connects to a media output device, a second portion at the opposite (distal) end of the first portion from the media output device, and a hinge between the first portion and the second portion connecting the first portion to the second portion. In some embodiments herein, the hinge is positioned at an approximate midpoint of the output tray and the first portion is approximately the same size as the second portion. By folding the tray at the hinge, the tray can be converted from a flat tray to a basket tray.
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