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Image recording apparatus

US9056502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 2014
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/12
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image recording apparatus includes a roller that is configured to rotate in a direction of conveyance of a recording medium in a state of contact with the recording medium, which is being conveyed, and that has a support shaft extending in a direction intersecting with the direction of conveyance, a fixation member fixing the roller movably in the direction intersecting with the direction of conveyance; a detector that is positioned between the roller and the fixation member and configured to detect a force received from the recording medium via the roller, a support member having an elastic member, and a roller movement unit that is connected to the support member and configured to move the roller in the direction intersecting with the direction of conveyance.

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