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Image recording apparatus having pivotable roller arm

US8240655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 2010
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J13/009
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image recording apparatus includes a recording unit configured to record an image on a sheet, a tray on which the sheet is placed, a first roller configured to feed the sheet placed on the tray, a first guide member configured to guide the sheet fed from the first roller to the recording unit, a second guide member configured to guide the sheet passed through the recording unit, a second roller configured to feed the sheet guided by the second guide member, a third guide member configured to guide the sheet fed from the second roller to the recording unit, a common roller configured to transmit a rotation force to the first roller and the second roller, and a second-roller arm including the second roller at a distal end thereof and configured to be pivotable about an axis.

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