Medium supplying unit and image forming apparatus having the same
US8448938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A medium supplying unit and an image forming apparatus having the same. The medium supplying unit includes a cassette frame to be mounted to or detached from a main body frame, a loading plate to load a printing medium, and is disposed adjacent to the cassette frame to move between a supplying position and a standby position, and a locking assembly. The locking assembly includes an engagement unit disposed adjacent to the loading plate and a locking unit, the locking unit including a stationary end extending from the cassette frame, and a free end to lock the engagement unit if the loading plate is positioned in the standby position, and to move the free end in a direction to unlock the engagement unit by applying a pressing force so that the loading plate can move to the supplying position when mounting the cassette frame.
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