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Paper feed tray and image forming apparatus including the same

US7527258B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References
21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 29, 2005
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 7, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2601/325
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A paper feed tray includes: a case that accommodates a stack of paper; a slide member that is provided to be slidable with respect to the case in accordance with the size of the paper; a guide member that is supported by the slide member and is provided with a regulation surface regulating an end portion of the paper; and a movable member that is provided with at least a portion of the regulation surface and is provided to be movable with respect to the slide member, the movable member serving as a portion of the guide member. The movable member is supported to be movable with respect to the slide member so that the regulation surface of the movable member is separated from the end portion of the paper when setting the paper. The movable member is urged toward a position where the end portion of the paper is regulated.

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