Media drive restraint and method for detecting a closed media tray
US9365053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/42
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a device for a printer includes a movable tray for supporting a print media. The tray is movable between an open position in which media may be moved on to the tray and a closed position in which media is blocked from moving on to the tray. The device also includes a rotatable media drive component for moving print media on to the tray and a movable restraint operatively connected to the tray. The restraint is movable between: a first position, corresponding to the open position of the tray, in which the restraint does not restrain the media drive component; and a second position, corresponding to the closed position of the tray, in which the restraint restrains rotation of the media drive component.
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