Sheet supplying devices and image recording apparatuses including the same
US7980547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2403/72
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention describes an image recording device having a sheet supplying device that supplies sheets. The sheet supplying device has a first tray and a second tray that hold sheets, and a first and second shaft positioned over the first and second trays. A first rotating member contacts a sheet in the first tray, and a second rotating member contacts a sheet in the second tray. A first arm extends from the first shaft to the first rotating member, and a second arm extends from the second shaft to the second rotating member. A transmission device is coupled to the first arm member and the second arm member, and transmits selectively a rotational drive force from the first shaft to either the first or second rotating members. A recording unit records an image on the sheet supplied by the sheet supplying device.
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