Image recording apparatus having conveying device for conveying recording medium
US7527264B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/4071
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveying device of an image recording apparatus includes a drive roller, a follow roller, an urging member, a bearing member, a pivoting support member, and a driving unit. The urging member applies pressure to the follow roller for pressing the follow roller against the drive roller. The bearing member supports the urging member and rotatably supports the follow roller. The pivoting support member supports the bearing member such that the bearing member is pivotally movable about either one of a rotational axis of the drive roller and another axis different from the rotational axis. The driving unit pivotally moves the pivoting support member and the bearing member between a first position at which the follow roller is located on a conveying path for conveying a recording medium and a second position at which the follow roller is retracted from the conveying path.
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