JP2006219225A - Image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming device capable of saving space of a sorter part. <P>SOLUTION: A carrying belt conveyer 80 carries a photosensitive recording sheet 16 ejected from an ejection part 68 to a tray 72, and the photosensitive recording sheet 16 is stored in the tray 72. In this case, since one end of the carrying belt conveyer 80 is arranged adjacently to the ejection part 68 and the other end thereof is movable to positions adjacent to each of a plurality of trays 72, the photosensitive recording sheets 16 can be distributed to the respective trays 72. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus that discharges an image after recording the image on a recording material.

  In an image forming apparatus that forms an image on a recording material and fixes it by development or the like, a sorter unit may be provided to sort and accumulate sheets (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a sorter unit, a plurality of trays are mounted on an endless track-like conveying means and are rotated.

In such a conventional image forming apparatus, since the plurality of trays are rotated, the sorter unit requires a large space.
JP 2002-220151 A

  In view of the above fact, an object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus capable of saving the space of the sorter unit.

  The image forming apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of trays for storing the recording material discharged from the discharge portion, one end portion adjacent to the discharge portion, and the other end portion of each of the plurality of trays. , And a conveying unit that conveys the recording material discharged from the discharge unit to the tray.

  According to the image forming apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention, the recording material discharged from the discharge unit is transported to the tray by the transport unit, and the recording material is stored in the tray. Here, since the conveying means has one end adjacent to the discharge section and the other end is movable to a position adjacent to each of the plurality of trays, the other end of the conveying means is the kind of recording material. Depending on the size and size, the recording material is sorted by moving to a position adjacent to each of the corresponding trays.

  An image forming apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention is the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the conveying unit is a conveying conveyor, and the first pulley disposed on the discharge unit side and the tray side A second pulley disposed; an endless belt wound around the first pulley and the second pulley; a first shaft coaxially fixed to the first pulley; and a coaxial fixed to the second pulley. And an arm that pivotally supports the second shaft and pivots about the first shaft.

  According to the image forming apparatus of the present invention described in claim 2, the conveying means is a conveying conveyor, and the recording material is placed on the endless belt and conveyed to the tray. Here, in the transfer conveyor, the arm swings around the first axis, and the recording material is distributed to each tray.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image forming apparatus according to the first or second aspect, wherein the tray is capable of reciprocating in the conveyance width direction or the vertical direction of the recording material. And

  According to the image forming apparatus of the present invention described in claim 3, the tray reciprocates in the conveyance width direction or the vertical direction of the recording material, and the recording material conveyed by the conveying means is distributed to each tray.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, the image forming apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects includes a support portion that supports the tray, and the tray includes an engagement unit. The support portion includes engaged means that can be engaged with the engaging means, and the engaging means is engaged with the engaged means, whereby the tray is connected to the other end portion of the conveying means. It is installed adjacent to the moving position of

  According to the image forming apparatus of the present invention described in claim 4, when the engaging means is engaged with the engaged means, the tray is installed adjacent to the moving position of the other end of the conveying means, The recording material conveyed by the conveying means is accommodated in the installed tray.

  An image forming apparatus according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the configuration according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the image forming apparatus is located below the tray and adjacent to the moving position of the other end portion of the conveying unit. The transfer conveyor receives the recording material from the transfer means without passing through the tray, and transfers the recording material to another apparatus.

  According to the image forming apparatus of the present invention, the transfer conveyor receives the recording material from the conveying means without passing through the tray and transfers the recording material to another apparatus.

  As described above, according to the image forming apparatus of the present invention, there is an excellent effect that the space of the sorter unit can be saved.

A first embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Overall configuration of image forming apparatus)
As shown in FIG. 1, a printer processor 10 as an image forming apparatus includes a printer 12 as an exposure device and a processor 14 as a developing device.

  The printer 12 performs image recording based on image data while conveying a photosensitive recording paper 16 as a recording material. A plurality of conveying roller pairs are provided along the conveying path of the photosensitive recording paper 16, and these conveying roller pairs are constituted by a driving roller and a nip roller.

  The printer 12 is provided with a supply unit 18 at the most upstream part in the transport direction. A magazine 20 for storing a long photosensitive recording paper 16 wound in a roll shape is set in the supply unit 18. The magazine 20 is provided with a drawing roller 22 for pulling out the photosensitive recording paper 16 made of a photosensitive material and transporting it toward the downstream side.

  A splice sensor 24 for detecting a splice hole (not shown) formed in the photosensitive recording paper 16 is provided on the downstream side in the conveyance direction of the magazine 20, and further on the downstream side of the photosensitive recording paper 16. A cutter 26 is provided for cutting. After the splice sensor 24 detects a splice hole (not shown), the cutter 26 cuts the photosensitive recording paper 16 fed by a predetermined length according to the print size (for example, L, panorama, 2L, etc.). It has become.

  A back printing unit 28 is provided on the downstream side of the cutter 26. The back printing unit 28 includes a back printing device 30 that records print information such as a photograph date on a non-recording surface (surface opposite to the exposure surface) of the photosensitive recording paper 16. The back printing apparatus 30 includes a back print head 32 and a platen 34.

  A resist unit 36 is provided on the downstream side in the transport direction of the back printing unit 28. The resist unit 36 is disposed in front of and behind the resist roller pair 38 for adjusting the tilt and the position in the width direction of the photosensitive recording paper 16 in order to prevent the exposure position / angle deviation. It is composed of a plurality of conveying roller pairs.

  An image recording unit 40 is provided on the downstream side of the registration unit 36 in the conveyance direction. The image recording unit 40 includes an exposure unit 42, a sub-scanning roller pair 44, 46, and a recording paper sensor 45 that detects passage of the photosensitive recording paper 16. When the recording paper sensor 45 detects that the leading edge of the photosensitive recording paper 16 has passed, the exposure unit 42 emits red, green, and blue light beams LB that are intensity-modulated based on the image data in the main scanning direction (conveying direction). The image is recorded on the photosensitive recording paper 16. The sub scanning roller pairs 44 and 46 are arranged on the upstream side and the downstream side in the transport direction so as to sandwich the exposure position by the light beam LB, and the photosensitive recording paper 16 is moved at a predetermined speed in the sub scanning direction (parallel to the transport direction). Direction).

  A sub-scan receiving unit 48 is provided on the downstream side of the image recording unit 40 in the transport direction. The sub-scan receiving unit 48 includes a plurality of roller pairs that hold the leading end portion of the photosensitive recording paper 16 that is sent out from the image recording unit 40 during image recording, and has the same speed as the conveyance speed of the image recording unit 40. Then, the photosensitive recording paper 16 is sent out downstream.

  A distribution unit 50 is provided on the downstream side in the transport direction of the sub-scan receiving unit 48. The sorting unit 50 sorts the photosensitive recording paper 16 conveyed in a single row into two rows in the main scanning direction while conveying the photosensitive recording paper 16 at a predetermined first speed. Further, the carry-out unit 52 on the downstream side of the distribution unit 50 conveys the photosensitive recording paper 16 sent from the distribution unit 50 at a second speed corresponding to the processing speed of the processor 14 and sends it to the processor 14. The sorting unit 50 and the carry-out unit 52 are respectively provided with sensor units 51 and 53 for detecting the presence or absence of the photosensitive recording paper 16.

  The processor 14 includes a development processing unit 60, a drying processing unit 64, a returning unit 66, and a sorter unit 70. The development processing unit 60 includes a developing tank 61, a bleach-fixing tank 62, a first water washing tank 63A, a second water washing tank 63B, a third water washing tank 63C, and a fourth water washing tank 63D in order from the upstream side in the transport direction. A water rinsing tank 63 is provided. A developing solution is stored in the developing tank 61, a bleach-fixing solution is stored in the bleach-fixing tank 62, and a predetermined amount of cleaning water is stored in each of the first washing tank 63A to the fourth washing tank 63D. The paper 16 is conveyed through the developing tank 61, the bleach-fixing tank 62, and the first water washing tank 63A to the fourth water washing tank 63D, so that each process of development, fixing, and washing is performed.

  A drying processing unit 64 is disposed above the development processing unit 60, and the drying processing unit 64 includes a transport belt and a blower duct. The blower duct blows dry air heated by a heater toward the conveyance belt, and presses the photosensitive recording paper 16 toward the conveyance belt. In this state, the cleaning water adhering to the photosensitive recording paper 16 is removed by passing over the air duct.

A swing-back unit 66 is provided on the downstream side in the transport direction of the drying processing unit 64. In the returning unit 66, the photosensitive recording paper 16 conveyed in two rows is returned in a single row. A pair of discharge rollers 68 </ b> A is disposed in the discharge unit 68 serving as an outlet of the swing-back unit 66, and the photosensitive recording paper 16 is discharged to the sorter unit 70 by the discharge roller pair 68 </ b> A.
(Sorter configuration)
2 and 3 show the configuration of the sorter unit 70. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the sorter unit 70 is provided with a swing-type conveying belt conveyor 80 and a plurality of trays 72 that store the photosensitive recording paper 16 discharged from the discharge unit 68. ing.

  The conveyor belt conveyor 80 includes a first pulley 81 disposed on the discharge unit 68 side and a second pulley 82 disposed on the tray 72 side, and an endless belt 84 is wound around the first pulley 81 and the second pulley 82. It is hung. One end (upstream part) of the conveyor belt conveyor 80 is adjacent to the discharge unit 68.

  As shown in FIG. 3, both ends of the shaft 81 </ b> A that is coaxially fixed to the first pulley 81 are pivotally supported by a pair of support columns 88 that are erected from the main body of the processor 14. The first shaft 81A is rotatably supported by the base end portions (left side in FIG. 3) of the pair of swing arms 86. One end of the first shaft 81A is connected to a belt drive motor M1 with a reduction gear, and the belt drive motor M1 is connected to the control unit 100 to control the amount of rotation. As the belt driving motor M1 rotates, the first pulley 81 rotates.

  The pair of swing arms 86 extend in a direction parallel to the conveyance direction (arrow S direction) of the photosensitive recording paper 16. The swing arms 86 are connected to each other by a connecting member (not shown) extending in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the swing arm 86, and the tip end portion (right side portion in FIG. 3) of the swing arm 86 is coaxial with the second pulley 82. The both ends of the second shaft 82A, which are fixed to each other, are rotatably supported.

  A second pinion 87 is fixed to each base end portion of the pair of swing arms 86, and the second pinion 87 is disposed on the opposite side of the endless belt 84 via the swing arm 86. Here, the second pinion 87 rotatably supports the first shaft 81A of the first pulley 81 that passes through the center of the second pinion 87.

  The second pinion 87 meshes with a rack 90 disposed below. The rack 90 extends in a bar shape from the vicinity of both sides of the recording paper conveyance width direction (arrow W direction) slightly upstream from the discharge unit 68 in a direction parallel to the conveyance direction (arrow S direction) of the photosensitive recording paper 16. .

  A first pinion 92 that meshes with the rack 90 is disposed on the upstream side of each second pinion 87 in the transport direction, and a shaft 93 is fixed coaxially with the pair of first pinions 92. One end side of the shaft 93 is connected to a first pinion driving motor M2 as a stepping motor, and the first pinion driving motor M2 is connected to the control unit 100. The control unit 100 responds to sorting conditions (for example, sorting for each order of recording paper, sorting for each size, etc.) and various commands (for example, an interrupt command, a transfer command to another device, etc.). The rotation direction and amount of rotation of the first pinion drive motor M2 are controlled.

  The rotational movement of the first pinion driving motor M2 is transmitted to the shaft 93 and the first pinion 92. The linear movement of the rack 90 is transmitted from the rotational movement of the first pinion 92 to the rack 90. As shown in FIG. 2, the swing arm 86 is swung about the first shaft 81A in the swinging direction (arrow A direction) by transmitting the rotational motion from the first pinion 87 to the second pinion 87. 16 are distributed.

  Accordingly, the other end portion (downstream portion) of the conveyor belt conveyor 80 can be moved to a position adjacent to each of the plurality of trays 72, and the photosensitive recording paper 16 discharged from the discharge portion 68 can be removed. It is transferred to the tray 72 and transferred while switching the transfer path as necessary.

  As shown in FIG. 3, each tray 72 includes a plurality (two in this embodiment) of engaging pieces 72 </ b> A on both sides in the width direction, and these engaging pieces 72 </ b> A are erected on the processor 14. Thus, a plurality of (two on each side in this embodiment) supporting the tray 72 are engaged with the engaging grooves 94A of the tray supporting columns 94. As a result, the tray 72 is installed adjacent to the moving position of the other end (downstream portion) of the conveyor belt conveyor 80 at a predetermined height for receiving the photosensitive recording paper 16 from the conveyor belt conveyor 80. The Here, the engagement piece 72A and the engagement groove 94A constitute engagement means and engagement receiving means (engaged means).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the tray 72 is installed in the present embodiment in such a manner that one large-size tray that is long in the conveying direction (the direction of arrow S in FIG. 3) is arranged under the five regular trays. Here, the common tray has a size that can accommodate a long paper of 254 mm and has a depth that can be accumulated for one general order.

  Further, when adding the tray 72, the engaging piece 72A (see FIG. 3) of the additional tray 72 may be engaged with the additional engaging groove 94A. The engaging piece 72A (see FIG. 3) of the extension tray 72 is designed in advance so that the extension tray 72 is positioned adjacent to the moving position of the other end portion (downstream portion) of the conveyor belt conveyor 80. Provided at the position.

  Below the tray 72, a transfer belt conveyor 96 is provided. The transfer belt conveyor 96 includes a third pulley 96A disposed on the conveyor belt conveyor 80 side and a fourth pulley 96B disposed on the end portion side (the right end portion side in FIG. 2) of the processor 14. An endless belt 96C is wound around the pulley 96A and the fourth pulley 96B.

This transfer belt conveyor 96 is disposed adjacent to the moving position of the other end (downstream portion) of the conveyor belt conveyor 80, is driven by a motor (not shown), and is conveyed by the conveyor belt conveyor 80. The recording paper 16 can be received without passing through the tray 72, and the photosensitive recording paper 16 can be transferred (transferred) to another apparatus (for example, a sorting apparatus or an automatic packing apparatus capable of handling a large number of cases). It has become.
(Operation of the first embodiment)
Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the printer 12, when the long photosensitive recording paper 16 is pulled out from the magazine 20, it is cut into a predetermined print size by a cutter 26, and passes through a back printing portion 28 and a resist portion 36. Then, the image recording unit 40 records an image. After image recording, the photosensitive recording paper 16 is discharged from the carry-out unit 52 to the processor 14 side through the sub-scan receiving unit 48 and the sorting unit 50.

  The photosensitive recording paper 16 carried into the processor 14 is subjected to development, fixing, and washing processes by the development processing unit 60, and then the washing water adhering to the photosensitive recording paper 16 is removed by the drying processing unit 64. Then, the paper is discharged from the discharge unit 68 of the return unit 66 to the sorter unit 70.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the photosensitive recording paper 16 discharged from the discharge unit 68 is placed on an endless belt 84 of a conveyor belt conveyor 80 rotated by a belt driving motor M1, and is shown in FIG. As described above, the sheet is conveyed toward the tray 72 or the transfer belt conveyor 96. Here, the swing arm 86 that rotatably supports both ends of the first shafts 81A and 82A that are coaxially fixed to the first and second pulleys 81 and 82 of the conveyor belt conveyor 80 is configured as follows. It is swung in the swing direction (arrow A direction) about the shaft 81A.

  That is, when the shaft 93 and the first pinion 92 are rotated by the first pinion driving motor M2, and the rack 90 moves linearly along with the rotation, the second pinion 87 is rotated, whereby the swing arm 86 is moved to the first shaft 81A. Is swung in the swing direction (arrow A direction).

  Here, the control unit 100 shown in FIG. 3 performs sorting conditions (for example, sorting for each order of recording paper, sorting for each size, etc.) and various commands (for example, interrupt commands, The rotation direction and amount of rotation of the first pinion driving motor M2 are controlled according to the transfer command, etc., so that the photosensitive recording paper 16 is sorted and stored in the respective trays 72 according to the user's operation. It is carried out to the belt conveyor 96.

  Thus, the conveyor belt conveyor 80 has one end portion (upstream portion) adjacent to the discharge portion 68, and the other end portion (downstream portion) is connected to each of the plurality of trays 72 as shown in FIG. Since it can be moved to an adjacent position, it is not necessary to have a structure in which the plurality of trays 72 are rotated for sorting the photosensitive recording paper 16, and the space for the sorter unit 70 can be saved. It is also possible to reduce costs.

  Further, a tray 72 can be added adjacent to the movement position of the other end (downstream portion) of the conveyor belt conveyor 80, and the conveyor belt conveyor 80 is a photosensitive recording discharged from the discharge section 68. Since the paper 16 can also be transported to the additional tray 72, it is not necessary to add a transport mechanism in accordance with the additional tray 72.

  Further, since the transfer belt conveyor 96 disposed adjacent to the movement position of the other end (downstream portion) of the transfer belt conveyor 80 transfers the photosensitive recording paper 16 toward another apparatus, Even without adding a transport mechanism to the belt conveyor 96, the photosensitive recording paper 16 can be transferred to another apparatus (for example, a sorting apparatus or an automatic packing apparatus capable of handling a large number of cases).

  Further, since the swing arm 86 that supports the conveyor belt conveyor 80 swings in the vertical direction and reciprocates, a plurality of interruption processes are performed during the processing for one order, and the tray 72 before interruption after completion of the interruption process. It becomes possible to discharge again.

Furthermore, the swing arm 86 supporting the conveyor belt conveyor 80 swings (rotates and moves in a fan shape), so that a single drive source (first pinion drive motor M2) can be used for sorting, and a plurality of There is no need to provide a discharge path or a conveyance path by a plurality of belt conveyors.
(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the image forming apparatus will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the case where the swing arm 86 is swung by the rack 90, the first pinion 92, and the second pinion 87 has been described. However, in the second embodiment, FIG. As shown in the figure, the swing arm 86 is swung by the link mechanism 98. Since the configuration of other points is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, one end of a crank arm 98A is fixed to an output shaft M31 of a swing arm driving motor M3 as a stepping motor. One end of a connecting member 98B is rotatably connected to the other end of the crank arm 98A, and the other end of the connecting member 98B is rotatably connected to the center of the swing arm 86.

  The swing arm driving motor M3 is connected to the control unit 100. The control unit 100 responds to sorting conditions (for example, sorting for each order of recording paper, sorting for each size, etc.) and various commands (for example, an interrupt command, a transfer command to another device, etc.). The rotation direction and amount of rotation of the swing arm drive motor M3 are controlled.

  In accordance with the user's operation, the swing arm driving motor M3 controlled by the control unit 100 rotates, and the motion is transmitted to the swing arm 86 via the crank arm 98A and the connecting member 98B. As a result, the swing arm 86 swings in the swinging direction (arrow A direction) about the first shaft 81A, and the photosensitive recording paper 16 is sorted and stored in each tray 72, or a transfer belt conveyor. It is carried out to 96.

  Thus, if the link mechanism 98 is applied, the swing arm 86 can be swung with a simple configuration.

The drive mechanism for swinging the swing arm 86 is not limited to the examples of the first and second embodiments described above. For example, the swing arm 86 transmits the rotational motion of the drive motor to the swing arm 86 using a belt mechanism. Other drive mechanisms such as swinging 86 may be used.
(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the image forming apparatus will be described with reference to FIG. In the third embodiment, the plurality of trays 72 can reciprocate in the recording paper conveyance width direction (arrow W direction) of the photosensitive recording paper 16. Since other configurations are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the width WT (the length in the recording paper conveyance width direction (arrow W direction)) of each tray 72 is the width WC (the recording paper conveyance width direction (arrow W direction)) of the conveyor belt 80 for conveyance. The length is wider (about twice). A support plate 102 is disposed below the lowermost tray 72, and four tray support pillars 94 are erected upward from the four corners of the support plate 102. Wheels 104 for movement are attached to the bottom corners of the support plate 102.

  A pair of guide rails 106 for guiding the moving wheels 104 are bridged over the processor 14 (see FIG. 1). The guide rail 106 extends in the recording paper conveyance width direction (arrow W direction), a guide groove 106A is formed along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 106, and stoppers 106B are formed at both ends of the guide rail 106. The When the moving wheel 104 guided by the guide rail 106 rotates, the support plate 102, the tray support pillar 94, and the tray 72 are moved in the recording paper conveyance width direction (arrow W direction).

  A rack 108 with teeth facing downward is fixed to the bottom surface of the support plate 102, and the rack 108 extends in a direction parallel to the guide rail 106. The rack 108 meshes with a pinion 110, and the pinion 110 is connected to a drive motor M4. The drive motor M4 can perform forward rotation and reverse rotation, and is connected to the control unit 100 to control the rotation direction and the rotation amount. As the drive motor M4 rotates, the pinion 110 rotates, and the support plate 102, the tray support column 94, and the tray 72 move as the rack 108 moves linearly. Further, when the drive motor M4 rotates forward and backward, the tray 72 reciprocates in the recording paper conveyance width direction (arrow W direction).

  Further, by moving the tray 72 back and forth in the recording paper conveyance width direction (arrow W direction), the photosensitive recording paper that can be processed when the photosensitive recording paper 16 has a small paper size (see the printer processor 10 (see FIG. 1)). In the case of the photosensitive recording paper 16 having a width of 1/2 or less with respect to the maximum width of 16), a single tray 72 can sort a plurality of orders. The amount of sorting can be increased.

  The means for reciprocating the tray 72 is not limited to the example of the third embodiment, and other linear movement mechanisms such as a feed screw mechanism may be applied. In the third embodiment, the tray 72 is reciprocated in the recording paper conveyance width direction (arrow W direction). However, as another embodiment, a known linear movement mechanism (for example, a rack and pinion) is used. The tray 72 may be reciprocated in the vertical direction using a mechanism, a feed screw mechanism, or the like. Since the tiltable angle of the swing type conveyor belt 80 is limited, if the tray 72 is added (upward or downward) and the tray 72 is reciprocated vertically, the photosensitive recording paper 16 is sorted. The amount can be increased.

  In the first to third embodiments, the photosensitive recording paper 16 (recording material) discharged from the discharge unit 68 (see FIG. 2 and the like) is conveyed to the tray 72 or the transfer belt conveyor 96 (transfer conveyor). The case where the swing type conveyor belt conveyor 80 is used as the conveyor is specifically described. However, the conveyor is not limited to this. For example, the conveyor is reciprocated in the vertical direction while maintaining the posture. It is sufficient that the recording material can be conveyed from a single discharge portion to a plurality of trays or transfer conveyors.

  Further, as the conveying means, for example, a plurality of conveying rollers are applied in place of the conveying belt conveyor 80, and the arm is rotatably supported on the shaft fixed coaxially to each conveying roller. Reciprocating (for example, moving while maintaining the swinging or posture as in the above embodiment), and the recording material is conveyed from one discharge portion to a plurality of trays or transfer conveyors by a conveying roller. Also good.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a printer processor according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a configuration of a sorter unit of a printer processor according to a first embodiment of the present invention. (This corresponds to the cross section taken along the line 2-2 in FIG. 3.) FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating a configuration of a sorter unit of the printer processor according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (The downstream side portion of the conveyor belt conveyor is adjacent to the uppermost tray.) It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the sorter part of the printer processor which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the sorter part of the printer processor which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Printer processor (image forming device)
16 Photosensitive recording paper (recording material)
68 Discharge unit 72 Tray 72A Engagement piece (engagement means)
80 Conveyor belt conveyor (conveyor (conveying means))
81 First pulley 81A First shaft 82 Second pulley 82A Second shaft 84 Endless belt 86 Swing arm (arm)
94 Tray support pillar (support part)
94A engagement groove (engaged means)
96 Belt conveyor for transfer (transfer conveyor)
W Recording paper conveyance width direction (conveyance width direction)

Claims (5)

A plurality of trays for storing recording materials discharged from the discharge unit;
A transport unit configured to transport the recording material discharged from the discharge unit to the tray, wherein one end is adjacent to the discharge unit and the other end is movable to a position adjacent to each of the plurality of trays;
An image forming apparatus comprising:   The transport means is a transport conveyor, and is endlessly wound around a first pulley disposed on the discharge portion side, a second pulley disposed on the tray side, the first pulley, and the second pulley. An arm that rotatably supports a belt, a first shaft coaxially fixed to the first pulley, and a second shaft coaxially fixed to the second pulley and swings around the first shaft The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the tray is reciprocally movable in a conveyance width direction or an up-down direction of the recording material.   A support unit configured to support the tray; the tray includes an engagement unit; the support unit includes an engaged unit that can be engaged with the engagement unit; and the engagement unit is engaged. 4. The image formation according to claim 1, wherein the tray is disposed adjacent to a movement position of the other end portion of the transport unit by being engaged with the unit. 5. apparatus.   A transfer conveyer disposed below the tray and adjacent to the moving position of the other end of the transport unit, and the transfer conveyor passes the recording material from the transport unit through the tray. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus receives the recording material and transfers the recording material to another apparatus.

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