JP2007186293A - Paper tray and printer device equipped with it - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a paper delivery tray with a turning auxiliary tray and fixing the auxiliary tray to a storage position. <P>SOLUTION: The paper delivery tray is provided with: a main tray 2; and the auxiliary tray supported turnably on the main tray 2. The auxiliary tray has a turning shaft 31. The auxiliary tray has a projecting part formed in an end part on the opposite side to a side where the turning shaft 31 is formed. The main tray 2 has a recessed part formed so as to fit in the projecting part. A supporting part 27 is formed to support the turning shaft 31 while the projecting part is fitted in the recessed part. An inner face 35 of an opening part 26 is formed so as to support the turning shaft 31 while the projecting part leaves the recessed part. The turning shaft 31 is formed so as to reciprocate as shown by the arrow mark 56 by moving the auxiliary tray in parallel. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a paper tray and a printer apparatus including the same.

  2. Description of the Related Art Printer devices, fax machines, and the like include a paper tray for supplying printed materials such as paper to the apparatus main body. Some paper trays are arranged so as to protrude outward from the apparatus main body. The paper tray is formed in a flat plate shape, and paper or the like is placed on the main surface.

  Some flat sheet trays include an auxiliary tray in addition to the main tray in order to increase the area for placing sheets. The auxiliary tray is mainly used when using a large substrate. The auxiliary tray is slidably accommodated inside the main tray, or is formed to be rotatable about one end portion as a rotation axis.

  With reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, a printer device and a paper tray based on the conventional technology will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a printer device based on a conventional technique. The printer apparatus includes an apparatus body 4. For example, an ink jet head is disposed inside the apparatus main body 4, and printing is performed by ejecting ink from the ink jet head toward a substrate such as paper.

  The printer device includes a paper feed tray 5. The paper feed tray 5 is a tray for placing a substrate to be printed. The paper feed tray 5 is disposed at the rear of the apparatus main body 4. The paper feed tray 5 is disposed such that the main surface is inclined with respect to the vertical direction. The sheet feed tray 5 is detachably formed on the apparatus body 4 as indicated by an arrow 53.

  The printer device includes a paper discharge tray 41. The paper discharge tray 41 is a tray for placing printed materials to be printed. The sheet discharge tray 41 is detachably formed on the apparatus body 4 as indicated by an arrow 54. The paper discharge tray 41 is fixed to the apparatus main body 4 by engaging the protrusions 44 with the engaging portions formed on the apparatus main body 4. The paper discharge tray 41 is disposed so that the main surface is substantially parallel to the horizontal direction.

  The paper discharge tray 41 includes a main tray 42 and an auxiliary tray 43. Each of the main tray 42 and the auxiliary tray 43 is formed in a plate shape. The auxiliary tray 43 is formed to be rotatable with respect to the main tray. In the state shown in FIG. 12, the auxiliary tray 43 is stored in the main tray 42.

  FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a paper discharge tray based on the conventional technique. In the state shown in FIG. 13, the auxiliary tray 43 is developed from the main tray 42. The main tray 42 has an accommodating portion 45 on the main surface. The accommodating portion 45 is formed so as to be recessed from the main surface of the main tray 42. The auxiliary tray 43 is formed to be rotatable as indicated by an arrow 55.

  If the substrate to be printed is large, the auxiliary tray 43 is unfolded as shown in FIG. When the printed material to be printed is small, the auxiliary tray 43 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 45. When the auxiliary tray 43 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 45, the surface of the main tray 42 and the surface of the auxiliary tray 43 are formed in the same plane.

  In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 3-138259, an apparatus main body incorporating an image forming means for forming an image on an image support, and an image support formed on the upper surface of the apparatus main body and discharged outside the apparatus main body are disclosed. A first discharge tray to be received; a first position stored in the first discharge tray; and a second position protruding from the first discharge tray. An image forming apparatus including a second paper discharge tray that supports an image support projecting from the tray is disclosed.

  According to this image forming apparatus, when the apparatus is in use, the second discharge tray is displaced to the second position protruding from the first discharge tray, so that the support area of the discharge tray is increased to a necessary amount. It is disclosed that it will be possible. Further, it is disclosed that the first and second paper discharge trays can be accommodated without making a business trip from the apparatus main body.

  In JP-A-2-132019, an apparatus main body for transferring, fixing, and discharging an image on a supplied transfer material, and a supply provided rotatably to place the transfer material in a transfer material supply hole of the apparatus main body. A tray, a discharge tray that is rotatably provided to place the transfer material discharged to the transfer material discharge port of the apparatus main body, and the apparatus main body in a state where both trays are rotated and folded toward the apparatus main body. An image forming apparatus having a handle for carrying is disclosed. Both trays have such a length that the front ends overlap with each other in a folded state, and are provided with fixing means for fixing each other to both front ends. According to this image forming apparatus, it is disclosed that it is not necessary to remove both trays from the apparatus main body when carrying the apparatus main body, and that both trays can be prevented from being detached from the folded state.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-35212 discloses a paper receiving structure in which a paper discharge tray is rotated from a protruding position to a position close to the side wall of the apparatus main body to be locked when the facsimile apparatus is transported. Yes. It is disclosed that the paper discharge tray can be kept out of the way of the transport worker by locking the paper discharge tray.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-138259 JP-A-2-132019 JP-A-11-35212

  The paper tray disposed in the printer device or the like includes an auxiliary tray in addition to the main tray, so that the printed material can be stably placed on the surface of the paper tray even when a large printed material is used. it can.

  However, in the paper tray in which the auxiliary tray is pivotally fixed to the main tray, there is a problem that the auxiliary tray may rattle during conveyance. For example, when the printer device is packed in a packing material so that the surface of the paper tray to be printed is directed downward, the auxiliary tray is unwound from the main tray due to gravity and makes a rattling sound during conveyance. There was a problem that there was a case.

  Alternatively, for example, when the installation location of the printer apparatus is changed, there is a problem that the auxiliary tray of the paper tray is unfolded during transportation, which may hinder transportation.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a paper tray that can fix an auxiliary tray to a storage position in a paper tray in which the auxiliary tray rotates, and a printer apparatus including the paper tray.

  A printer apparatus according to the present invention includes an apparatus main body and a paper discharge tray formed so as to protrude outward from the apparatus main body toward one side. The sheet discharge tray includes a main tray and an auxiliary tray disposed at a position including a part of the end portion on the one side of the main tray. The main tray is formed so as to be recessed from the main surface, and has a receiving portion for arranging the auxiliary tray inside. The main tray has a recess that is recessed toward the opposite side at an end of the housing portion opposite to the one side. The auxiliary tray has a convex portion formed to fit in the concave portion. The auxiliary tray has a rotation shaft formed at the end. The main tray has an opening for inserting the rotation shaft at the end on the one side. The main tray is disposed in the opening and includes a support portion for supporting the rotating shaft. The support part is formed to extend from the main body of the main tray and an engagement part having a substantially semicircular cross-sectional shape so as to follow the shape of the rotation shaft, and supports the engagement part. And an extending portion. As for the said support part, the said substantially semicircle-shaped opening is arrange | positioned toward the inner side of the said opening part. The support portion is formed to be able to bend toward the outside of the opening. The opening is formed so that the rotating shaft can be supported by the inner surface of the opening and the outer surface of the support. When the auxiliary tray is accommodated in the accommodating portion, the pivot shaft is disposed in the engaging portion, and the auxiliary tray is fixed to the main tray by fitting the convex portion into the concave portion. Is formed. When unfolding the auxiliary tray, the auxiliary tray is moved in parallel toward the one side, so that the convex portion is released from the concave portion, and the rotating shaft is separated from the engaging portion and the inner surface. And the outer surface, and the auxiliary tray is formed to rotate.

  The paper tray according to the present invention includes a main tray that is arranged so as to protrude from the apparatus main body to one side and an auxiliary tray that is rotatably supported by the main tray. The auxiliary tray has a rotation shaft formed at the end. The auxiliary tray has a first fitting portion formed at an end opposite to the side on which the rotation shaft is formed. The main tray has a second fitting portion formed so as to be fitted to the first fitting portion. The second fitting portion moves the auxiliary tray to the side opposite to the one side in a state where the main surface of the auxiliary tray and the main surface of the main tray are substantially parallel to each other. It is formed so as to fit in the joint. The main tray is formed at an end portion on the one side and includes first support means for supporting the rotating shaft. The main tray is formed on the one side with respect to the first support means and includes second support means for supporting the rotating shaft. The first support means is disposed so as to support the rotating shaft in a state where the first fitting portion is fitted to the second fitting portion. The second support means is arranged so as to support the rotating shaft in a state where the first fitting portion is separated from the second fitting portion. The rotation shaft is formed so as to be able to travel between the first support means and the second support means.

  Preferably, in the above invention, the main tray includes an opening for inserting the rotating shaft. The first support means includes a support portion for supporting the rotating shaft. The second support means includes an inner surface of the opening and an outer surface of the support. The said support part is arrange | positioned inside the said opening part. The support portion has elasticity so as to bend toward the outside of the opening.

  In the above invention, preferably, the support portion has an engagement portion having a substantially semicircular cross section. An extension portion is formed to extend from the main tray main body and supports the engagement portion. The support portion is disposed such that the substantially semicircular opening is directed toward the inside of the opening.

  Preferably, in the above invention, the main tray is formed so as to be recessed from the main surface, and has a receiving portion for arranging the auxiliary tray inside. The first fitting portion has a convex portion protruding toward the opposite side. The second fitting portion has a concave portion that is recessed toward the opposite side at the opposite end of the housing portion.

  Preferably, in the above invention, the rotation shaft is formed so that a cross-sectional shape is an ellipse. The rotating shaft is formed so that the main surface of the main tray and the main surface of the auxiliary tray are substantially parallel and the short axis of the ellipse is substantially parallel to the main surface of the main tray. .

  In the above invention, preferably, the auxiliary tray has a through hole. The main tray has a recess formed so as to correspond to the position of the through hole in a state where the main surface of the main tray and the main surface of the auxiliary tray are substantially parallel.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the paper tray which can fix an auxiliary tray to an accommodation position in the paper tray which an auxiliary tray rotates, and a printer apparatus provided with the same can be provided.

  With reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 11, a paper tray and a printer apparatus having the same according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the printer apparatus according to the present embodiment. The printer apparatus includes an apparatus body 4. For example, an ink jet head is disposed inside the apparatus main body 4, and printing is performed by ejecting ink from the ink jet head toward a substrate such as paper.

  The printer apparatus includes a paper feed tray 5 as a paper tray and a paper discharge tray 41 as a paper tray. The printer apparatus includes a paper feed tray 5 for carrying a printed material such as paper into the apparatus main body. The paper feed tray 5 is disposed such that the main surface is inclined with respect to the vertical direction. The sheet feed tray 5 is detachably formed on the apparatus body 4 as indicated by an arrow 53.

  The printer device includes a paper discharge tray 1 on which printed printed materials are placed. The paper discharge tray 1 is disposed so that the main surface is substantially parallel to the horizontal direction. The paper discharge tray 1 is detachably formed on the apparatus main body as indicated by an arrow 54. In the present embodiment, description will be given by taking a paper discharge tray as an example of the paper tray.

  The paper discharge tray 1 is arranged so as to jump out from the apparatus main body to one side. The direction indicated by the arrow 57 is one side. The printed material is sent out from the apparatus main body in the direction indicated by the arrow 57 and placed on the main surface of the paper discharge tray 1.

  FIG. 1 shows a first perspective view of a paper discharge tray in the present embodiment. The paper discharge tray 1 includes a main tray 2. The main tray 2 is formed in a plate shape. The paper discharge tray 1 includes an auxiliary tray 3. The auxiliary tray 3 is disposed at a position including a part of one end portion indicated by an arrow 57 of the main tray 2. The auxiliary tray 3 is formed in a plate shape. The auxiliary tray 3 is formed to be rotatable about the width direction of the outer end of the main tray 2 as a rotation axis.

  The paper discharge tray 1 has a protrusion 21 formed so as to protrude from the main surface of the main tray 2. The protrusion 21 is disposed at the end of the main tray 2 opposite to the one side indicated by the arrow 57. The protruding portion 21 is formed so as to be hooked on a locking portion formed on the apparatus main body. The sheet discharge tray 1 is fixed to the apparatus main body by the protrusion 21 being hooked on the locking portion of the apparatus main body (see FIG. 11).

  FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the main tray in the present embodiment. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the main tray 2 has an accommodating portion 22 for accommodating an auxiliary tray. The accommodating part 22 is formed so that an auxiliary tray can be arrange | positioned inside. The accommodating portion 22 is formed so as to be recessed from the main surface of the main tray 2. The accommodating portion 22 is formed along the outer shape of the auxiliary tray. The accommodating part 22 in this Embodiment is formed so that a planar shape may become a substantially rectangular shape.

  A recess 28 is formed on the bottom surface of the housing 22. The recessed portion 28 is formed so as to be recessed from the bottom surface of the accommodating portion 22. With reference to FIG. 1, the recess 28 is formed to correspond to the position of the through hole 34 of the auxiliary tray 3 in a state where the main surface of the main tray and the main surface of the auxiliary tray are substantially parallel. The recess 28 is formed so as to correspond to the position of the through hole 34 when the auxiliary tray 3 is accommodated.

  The main tray 2 has an opening 26 for inserting the rotation shaft of the auxiliary tray 3 at an end portion on one side indicated by an arrow 57. A cutout 24 is formed at the end on one side of the bottom surface of the accommodating portion 22. The notches 24 are formed at both ends of the accommodating portion 22 in the width direction.

  The main tray 2 has a concave portion 23 at an end portion of the housing portion 22 opposite to the one side indicated by the arrow 57. That is, the recess portion 23 is provided on the end surface of the housing portion 22 facing the apparatus main body. The recess 23 is formed so as to be recessed toward the side opposite to the one side. The concave portion 23 is formed as a second fitting portion that fits into a first fitting portion formed in an auxiliary tray described later.

  The main tray 2 has an opening 26. The opening 26 is formed at an end on one side of the side surface of the accommodating portion 22. The main tray 2 is formed in the opening portion 26 and has a support portion 27 for supporting the rotating shaft of the auxiliary tray.

  The main tray 2 has a stopper portion 25. The stopper portion 25 is formed at an end portion on one side indicated by an arrow 57 of the housing portion 22. The stopper portion 25 is formed so that the opening degree of the auxiliary tray 3 is determined by engaging with the stopper portion of the auxiliary tray when the auxiliary tray is deployed. The stopper portion 25 in the present embodiment is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the auxiliary tray in the present embodiment. The auxiliary tray 3 has a rotation shaft 31. The rotation shaft 31 is formed at an end portion on one side of the auxiliary tray 3. The rotation shaft 31 is formed on the side surface of the auxiliary tray 3. The rotation shaft 31 is formed so as to protrude in the width direction of the auxiliary tray 3.

  The rotation shaft 31 is formed so that the cross-sectional shape is an ellipse. The rotation shaft 31 is formed so that the minor axis of the ellipse is substantially parallel to the main surface of the main tray 2 when the auxiliary tray 3 is stored in the storage portion of the main tray 2. The rotating shaft 31 is not limited to this form, and for example, the cross-sectional shape may be a circle or a rectangle.

  The auxiliary tray 3 has a through hole 34. The through hole 34 is formed at a position corresponding to the recessed portion 28 formed in the accommodating portion 22 of the main tray 2. The through hole 34 is formed so that at least a part of the recess 28 is exposed through the through hole 34 when the auxiliary tray 3 is accommodated in the main tray 2. The through hole 34 in the present embodiment is formed at the approximate center in the width direction of the auxiliary tray 3.

  The auxiliary tray 3 has a stopper portion 32 formed on the end surface on the side where the rotation shaft 31 is formed. The stopper portion 32 is formed so as to cut out a part of the end surface of the auxiliary tray 3. The stopper portion 32 is formed to be longer than the length in the longitudinal direction of the stopper portion 25 formed on the main tray 2.

  The auxiliary tray 3 has a convex portion 33 as a first fitting portion. The convex portion 33 is formed at an end portion on the opposite side to the side on which the rotation shaft is formed. The convex portion 33 is formed so as to fit into the concave portion 23 formed in the main tray 2.

  FIG. 4 shows a first enlarged cross-sectional view of the opening portion of the main tray. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the support portion 27 is provided as the first support means for supporting the rotation shaft 31 of the auxiliary tray. Further, the second support means for supporting the pivot shaft 31 of the auxiliary tray has an inner surface 35 of the opening 26 and an outer surface 36 of the support portion 27. The second support means is arranged on one side indicated by the arrow 57 with respect to the first support means.

  The opening 26 is formed in the shape of a long hole. The opening 26 is formed to extend in a direction toward one side. That is, the opening 26 is formed so as to extend outward from the apparatus main body. The opening 26 has an inner surface 35 on one side formed in an arc shape in a cross-sectional shape.

  A support portion 27 is formed inside the opening portion 26. The support portion 27 has an engagement portion 27a having a substantially semicircular cross section. The engaging portion 27a is formed so as to support the rotating shaft 31 of the auxiliary tray. The engaging portion 27 a is formed along the shape of the rotation shaft 31. The engaging portion 27 a is disposed so that the substantially semicircular opening is directed toward the inside of the opening 26.

  The support portion 27 is formed so as to extend from the main body of the main tray 2, and has an extending portion 27b formed so as to support the engaging portion 27a. The extending portion 27b is formed so as to extend substantially parallel to the main surface of the main tray 2. The support portion 27 is formed to bend toward the outside of the opening portion 26. The support portion 27 is formed so that the engaging portion 27 a can move in the direction indicated by the arrow 58. In the present embodiment, the extending portion 27b has elasticity and is formed to be curved.

  The opening 26 and the support portion 27 are formed so that the rotating shaft 31 can be supported by the outer surface 36 of the support portion 27 and the inner surface 35 of the opening portion 26. As shown by an arrow 56, the opening 26 and the support portion 27 are formed so that the rotation shaft 31 can travel between the first support means and the second support means.

  The rotating shaft 31 in the present embodiment is formed so that the minor axis of the cross-sectional ellipse is substantially parallel to the main surface of the auxiliary tray 3 when the auxiliary tray is accommodated in the main tray accommodating portion. . The engaging portion 27 a of the support portion 27 is formed along the shape of the rotation shaft 31. With this configuration, the rotation shaft 31 can be strongly supported by the support portion 27. That is, it is possible to suppress the rotation shaft 31 from being easily removed from the restrained state by the support portion 27.

  FIG. 5 shows a first cross-sectional view of the main tray and the auxiliary tray. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VV in FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view when the auxiliary tray is accommodated in the main tray.

  The convex portion 33 of the auxiliary tray 3 and the concave portion 23 of the main tray 2 are fitted. When transporting the paper tray in the present embodiment, the auxiliary tray is placed in the accommodated state. In the accommodated state, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the main surface of the main tray 2 and the main surface of the auxiliary tray 3 are substantially flush. The outer end surface of the main tray 2 on the printer device and the outer end surface of the auxiliary tray 3 on the printer device are substantially coplanar.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the rotating shaft 31 of the auxiliary tray 3 is supported by the support portion 27 in the accommodated state. The rotating shaft 31 is supported along a semicircular shape that is a cross-sectional shape of the engaging portion 27a. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the rotation shaft 31 from moving in the moving direction of the rotation shaft indicated by the arrow 56. That is, the rotation shaft 31 can be restrained by the support portion 27.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the convex portion 33 of the auxiliary tray 3 is fitted in the concave portion 23 of the main tray 2 in the accommodated state. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the auxiliary tray 3 from rotating and unfolding.

  FIG. 6 shows a second perspective view of the paper discharge tray in the present embodiment. When the auxiliary tray 3 is rotated and unfolded, the auxiliary tray 3 is first moved as indicated by an arrow 51. The auxiliary tray 3 is changed from the accommodated state fixed to the main tray 2 to the released state. The auxiliary tray 3 moves in parallel toward the outside of the apparatus main body. The end surface of the auxiliary tray 3 protrudes from the end surface of the main tray 2.

  At this time, the through-hole 34 is formed in the auxiliary tray 3, and the recess 28 is formed in the main tray 2 so as to correspond to the through-hole 34, so that the through-hole 34 can be easily hooked by hand. The auxiliary tray 3 can be moved in parallel.

  FIG. 7 shows a second enlarged cross-sectional view of the opening portion of the main tray. By rotating the auxiliary tray in parallel toward the outside, the rotation shaft 31 moves toward one side indicated by an arrow 51. The rotation axis 31 of the auxiliary tray is separated from the engaging portion 27 a of the support portion 27. The rotation shaft 31 is supported by the inner surface 35 of the opening 26 and the outer surface 36 of the support portion 27. The rotation shaft 31 is mainly supported by an arcuate inner surface 35 on one side in the cross-sectional shape of the opening 26.

  FIG. 8 shows a second cross-sectional view of the main tray and the auxiliary tray. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a portion corresponding to the line VV in FIG.

  By moving the auxiliary tray 3 in the direction indicated by the arrow 51, the convex portion 33 of the auxiliary tray 3 is separated from the concave portion 23 of the main tray 2. The main surface of the main tray 2 and the main surface of the auxiliary tray 3 are translated in a substantially parallel state. The fitting between the convex portion 33 and the concave portion 23 is released. Next, as shown by the arrow 59, the auxiliary tray 3 is unfolded by rotating. The auxiliary tray 3 rotates about the rotation shaft 31. The rotating shaft is still supported by the inner surface 35 of the opening 26 and the outer surface 36 of the engaging portion 27a (see FIG. 7).

  FIG. 9 shows a third perspective view of the paper discharge tray in the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a perspective view when the auxiliary tray is developed.

  The auxiliary tray 3 in the present embodiment is developed as indicated by an arrow 52. The auxiliary tray 3 rotates until the surface on the back side of the auxiliary tray 3 and the main surface of the main tray 2 become substantially parallel. When the stopper portion 32 of the auxiliary tray 3 comes into contact with the stopper portion 25 of the main tray 2, the rotation operation is restricted. In this manner, the auxiliary tray 3 can be expanded with respect to the main tray 2, and the area when the paper tray is viewed in plan can be increased.

  The paper tray in the present embodiment includes first support means and second support means for the main tray to support the rotating shaft, and the first support means has the first fitting portion as the second fitting portion. It arrange | positions so that a rotating shaft may be supported in the state fitted. The second support means is disposed so as to support the rotation shaft in a state where the first fitting portion is detached from the second fitting portion. A rotating shaft is formed between the first support means and the second support means so as to be able to come and go. With this configuration, the auxiliary tray can be moved in parallel to easily release the fixed state of the auxiliary tray. For this reason, when the printer apparatus is transported or only the paper tray is transported, the auxiliary tray can be fixed to the main tray. Further, the fixed state can be easily released at the time of use, and the size of the paper tray when viewed in plan can be easily increased.

  Moreover, the 1st support means in this Embodiment contains the support part for supporting a rotating shaft. The second support means includes an inner surface of the opening of the main tray and an outer surface of the support portion. The support portion has elasticity so as to bend toward the outside of the opening. With this configuration, the first support means and the second support means can be formed with a simple configuration.

  The support portion in the present embodiment includes an engagement portion having a substantially semicircular cross-sectional shape and an extension portion that is formed to extend from the main tray main body and supports the engagement portion. With this configuration, the configuration of the support portion can be simplified.

  The first support means and the second support means are not limited to this form, and the first support means is formed to support the rotating shaft in a state in which the auxiliary tray is accommodated, and the second support means is the auxiliary tray. It does not matter as long as it is formed so as to support the rotating shaft in a state where the fixation is released.

  FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the opening portion of another main tray in the present embodiment. The main tray 6 has an opening 30. The main tray 6 includes a support portion 27 as a first support means formed so as to extend from the main body of the main tray 6. The main tray 6 has a support portion 29 as second support means formed so as to extend from the main body.

  The support part 29 has an engagement part 29a having a semicircular cross section. The support portion 29 has an extending portion 29 b formed so as to extend from the main body of the main tray 6. The support portion 29 has elasticity toward the outside of the opening 30. The extending part 29b has elasticity. As shown by an arrow 58, the extending portion 29b is formed to be able to bend so that the engaging portion 29a moves toward the outside of the opening 30. Thus, the second support means and the first support means may have substantially the same configuration.

  In the present embodiment, the auxiliary tray has a convex portion as the first fitting portion, and the main tray has a concave portion as the second fitting portion that fits into the first fitting portion. With this configuration, the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion can be easily formed. As a 1st fitting part and a 2nd fitting part, it is not restricted to this form, When an auxiliary | assistant tray is made into an accommodation state, when a 1st fitting part and a 2nd fitting part fit each other, it assists. It does not matter as long as the tray is formed so as not to unfold.

  For example, a first rod-like portion that protrudes from the end surface of the auxiliary tray as a first fitting portion is formed in the auxiliary tray, and an insertion for inserting a part of the first rod-like member into the main tray as the second fitting portion. A hole may be formed.

  In the present embodiment, the paper discharge tray among the paper trays has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this form, and the present invention can be applied to a paper feed tray. Further, in the present embodiment, the printer apparatus has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention is an apparatus capable of supplying or discharging a printed material such as paper to the apparatus main body. Can be applied. For example, the present invention can be applied to a paper tray attached to a fax machine.

  In each drawing according to the above embodiment, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  In addition, the said embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration in all the points, Comprising: It is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and includes all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

FIG. 3 is a first perspective view of a paper discharge tray in the embodiment. It is a perspective view of the main tray in an embodiment. It is a perspective view of the auxiliary tray in an embodiment. It is a 1st expanded sectional view of the part of the opening part of the main tray in an embodiment. It is a 1st sectional view of the main tray and auxiliary tray in an embodiment. It is a 2nd perspective view of the paper discharge tray in embodiment. It is a 2nd expanded sectional view of the part of the opening part of the main tray in embodiment. It is a 2nd sectional view of the main tray and auxiliary tray in an embodiment. It is a 3rd perspective view of the paper discharge tray in embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the part of the opening part of the other main tray in embodiment. 1 is a perspective view of a printer device according to an embodiment. It is a perspective view of the printer apparatus based on the prior art. It is a perspective view of the paper discharge tray based on the prior art.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Paper discharge tray, 2, 6 Main tray, 3 Auxiliary tray, 4 Apparatus main body, 5 Paper feed tray, 21 Projection part, 22 Storage part, 23 Recessed part, 24 Notch part, 25 Stopper part, 26, 30 Open part, 27, 29 Support portion, 27a, 29a Engagement portion, 27b, 29b Extension portion, 28 Depression portion, 31 Rotating shaft, 32 Stopper portion, 33 Convex portion, 34 Through hole, 35 Inner surface, 36 Outer surface, 41 Paper discharge Tray, 42 Main tray, 43 Auxiliary tray, 44 Protruding part, 45 Storage part, 51-59 Arrow.

Claims (7)

The device body;
A paper discharge tray formed so as to jump out from the apparatus main body toward the outside,
The paper discharge tray includes a main tray,
An auxiliary tray disposed at a position including a part of the end of the one side of the main tray,
The main tray is formed so as to be recessed from the main surface, and has a receiving portion for arranging the auxiliary tray inside,
The main tray has a recess that is recessed toward the opposite side at an end opposite to the one side of the accommodating portion,
The auxiliary tray has a convex portion formed so as to fit into the concave portion,
The auxiliary tray has a rotation shaft formed at an end,
The main tray has an opening for inserting the rotating shaft at the end on the one side,
The main tray is disposed in the opening and includes a support portion for supporting the rotating shaft,
The support portion has an engagement portion whose cross-sectional shape is formed in a substantially semicircular shape so as to follow the shape of the rotation shaft,
An extension part formed to extend from the main tray main body and supporting the engagement part;
The support portion has the substantially semicircular opening arranged toward the inside of the opening,
The support portion is formed to be bendable toward the outside of the opening,
The opening is formed so that the rotation shaft can be supported by the inner surface of the opening and the outer surface of the support,
When the auxiliary tray is accommodated in the accommodating portion, the pivot shaft is disposed in the engaging portion, and the auxiliary tray is fixed to the main tray by fitting the convex portion into the concave portion,
When unfolding the auxiliary tray, by moving the auxiliary tray in parallel toward the one side, the convex portion is detached from the concave portion, and the rotating shaft is separated from the engaging portion and the inner surface And the outer surface, and the auxiliary tray is formed to rotate. A main tray arranged so as to protrude from the apparatus main body to the one side toward the outside;
An auxiliary tray rotatably supported on the main tray,
The auxiliary tray has a rotation shaft formed at an end portion;
A first fitting portion formed at an end opposite to the side on which the rotation shaft is formed;
The main tray has a second fitting portion formed so as to be fitted to the first fitting portion,
The second fitting portion moves the auxiliary tray to the opposite side to the one side in a state where the main surface of the auxiliary tray and the main surface of the main tray are substantially parallel to each other. Formed to fit in the joint,
The main tray is formed at an end of the one side, and a first support means for supporting the rotating shaft;
A second support means formed on the one side of the first support means for supporting the pivot shaft;
The first support means is arranged to support the rotating shaft in a state where the first fitting portion is fitted to the second fitting portion,
The second support means is arranged so as to support the rotation shaft in a state where the first fitting portion is separated from the second fitting portion,
A paper tray in which the pivot shaft is formed so as to be able to travel between the first support means and the second support means. The main tray includes an opening for inserting the rotating shaft,
The first support means includes a support part for supporting the rotating shaft,
The second support means includes an inner surface of the opening and an outer surface of the support,
The support portion is disposed inside the opening,
The paper tray according to claim 2, wherein the support portion has elasticity so as to bend toward the outside of the opening. The support portion has an engagement portion having a substantially semicircular cross-sectional shape;
An extension part formed to extend from the main tray main body and supporting the engagement part;
The paper tray according to claim 3, wherein the support portion is disposed such that the substantially semicircular opening is directed toward the inside of the opening. The main tray is formed so as to be recessed from the main surface, and has a receiving portion for arranging the auxiliary tray inside,
The first fitting portion has a convex portion protruding toward the opposite side,
5. The paper tray according to claim 2, wherein the second fitting portion has a concave portion that is recessed toward the opposite side at an end portion on the opposite side of the housing portion. The pivot shaft is formed so that the cross-sectional shape is an ellipse,
The rotation axis is formed so that the main surface of the main tray and the main surface of the auxiliary tray are substantially parallel, and the short axis of the ellipse is substantially parallel to the main surface of the main tray. The paper tray according to any one of claims 2 to 5. The auxiliary tray has a through hole,
The said main tray has a hollow part formed so that the main surface of the said main tray and the main surface of the said auxiliary | assistant tray may be substantially parallel, and it respond | corresponds to the position of the said through-hole. Paper tray as described in any one.

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