JPH0546855U - Paper output tray for facsimile machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] Provides a discharge tray for a facsimile device that can be compactly stored in the main unit cover when not in use, and can be easily pulled out from the stored state to be fan-shaped when not in use. To do. [Structure] A plurality of divided tray pieces 8A having an elongated shape
8N are piled up, and the base end side is attached to the tray storage recess 9 provided in the main body cover 4 swingably around the coaxial axis 10.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a discharge tray attached to a main body cover of a facsimile apparatus and used for receiving discharged recording paper or discharged originals.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 The fax machine has a cover on the main body to prevent the recording paper that is ejected from the built-in roll paper in the main body of the device during reception and the original that is ejected after being fed into the main body of the device during transmission. Many models have a paper ejection tray that can be installed directly below the recording paper ejection opening or the document ejection opening.

The discharge tray is normally used in consideration of the fact that the tray may not be mounted depending on the installation state of the facsimile device or the tray may not be mounted depending on the storage location conditions, and the convenience of handling during transportation and movement. , It is designed to be detachably attached to the body cover.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, with the detachable tray mounting structure, when the output tray is detached from the main body of the device, the user must select an appropriate storage location and store the output tray. However, it has been reported that there is a high risk that the output tray may be connected due to loss or damage.

In view of the above-mentioned problems of the present invention, the present invention is a new type of facsimile that can be folded into a stacked state when not in use and can be compactly stored, and can be fan-shaped by a simple pull-out operation when in use. A paper output tray for the device is proposed.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 That is, in the paper discharge tray for a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention, a plurality of divided tray pieces each having a long and thin shape are overlapped with each other, and the base end side of the divided tray pieces is coaxially swingable around the main body cover. It consists of the attached ones.

[0007]

[Action]

 With this paper ejection tray, when not in use, the split tray pieces can be folded into a stacked state and stored compactly inside the main cover or along the cover surface, while when used, they are vertically adjacent to each other from the stored state. By pulling out the divided tray pieces with the phases shifted from each other, it is possible to easily deploy in a fan shape.

[0008]

【Example】

 1 to 4 illustrate one embodiment.

FIG. 1 shows an outline of a facsimile apparatus equipped with a paper discharge tray according to the present invention, which comprises a device main body 1 and a handset 2 arranged on the side of the main body.

The apparatus main body 1 sandwiches the operation panel 3 provided on the upper surface, and the front side main body cover 4 is provided with the original document insertion port 5 and the original document ejection port 6, and the rear side main body cover 4 is provided with the recording paper ejection port 7. Directly below the recording paper discharge port 7, a paper discharge tray 8 which is fan-shaped in use is attached.

2 to 4 show details of the paper discharge tray 8 and a mounting structure of the tray 8 to the main body cover 4.

The paper discharge tray 8 is made up of a stack of a plurality of divided tray pieces 8 A to 8 N each having a long and thin shape, and the base end side of the discharge tray 8 is inside a tray storage recess 9 provided in the main body cover 4. It is constructed by pinning with a stop shaft 10 and swing trays 8A to 8N each being pivotally mounted around the same axis. As shown in FIG. 3, the paper discharge tray 8 includes the main body cover 4 by inserting the divided tray pieces 8A to 8N in the tray storage recess 9 with holders 11a and 11b having inclined surfaces, for example. It is possible to attach it with an appropriate inclination angle.

When the tray is not used, the discharge tray 8 folds the divided tray pieces 8A to 8N to one side of the tray storage recess 9 (the position of the divided tray piece 8N in FIG. 2) in a superposed state, and the main body cover 4 It is housed in the interior of the room. On the other hand, when the tray is used, it can be easily fan-shaped by pulling out the trays 8A to 8N vertically adjacent to each other with the phases thereof shifted from each other in the stored state.

At this time, in the embodiment, when the handle 8d provided on the lowest divided tray piece 8A is held and pulled out as shown by an arrow A in FIG. Each time the opening phase difference is formed, the upper divided tray piece is sequentially entrained in the lower divided tray piece to be opened. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, each of the dividing tray pieces 8A to 8N has a mounting hole 8a through which the stop shaft 10 is inserted at the same position on the base end side and is vertically adjacent to each other. The split tray piece is provided with pins 8b1 and 8b2 on one side and concentric arc-shaped pin holes 8c1 and 8c2 into which the pins are inserted on the other side in the vicinity of the mounting hole 8a. On the other hand, when the pins 8b1 and 8b2 protruding from the lower side reach the inner ends of the upper pin holes 8c1 and 8c2, the lower split tray piece is brought into a hooked state in which the upper split tray piece is carried along. It has become like this. The pin hole 8c1 corresponding to the pin 8b1 and the pin hole 8c2 corresponding to the pin 8b2 are provided at alternate positions.

As described above, in the paper discharge tray 8 improved by the present invention, when not in use, the divided tray pieces 8A to 8A are folded in a superposed state in which they are moved to one side and are compactly stored in the main body cover 4. Therefore, as in the case of the tray attachment / detachment method, it is possible to eliminate troublesome tray removal work, secure a storage space for tray removal, and eliminate the problems of loss and damage.

On the other hand, when the tray is used, it is possible to project it from the position directly below the recording paper discharge port 7 to the rear of the main body cover 4 by fanning it out from the tray storage concave portion 9 and deploy it in a fan shape. As shown in FIG. 1, the recording paper P discharged from the recording paper discharge port 7 at the time of reception and the like is received and accumulated on the recording paper P. The opening degree of the discharge tray 8 during use can be finely adjusted depending on the size of the recording paper, the presence or absence of an obstacle behind the body cover 4, and the like.

Since the paper ejection tray 8 is developed in a fan shape in itself, it appears as a novel tray form that is unmatched in the past, so that the uniqueness and interesting appearance that match the feeling of the consumer are provided. Especially for personal needs, it is expected that there will be a positive effect that will motivate customers to purchase at the time of store display.

In the above-described embodiment, the main body cover 4 is provided with the tray storing recess 9 so that the discharge tray 8 folded in the overlapping state is completely accommodated in the main body cover 4 when the trays are not used. However, since the discharge tray 8 can be made into a long and thin size of divided tray pieces in a superposed state, it may be simply folded along the surface of the main body cover 4 more easily. ..

Further, in the embodiment, the case of the paper discharge tray for recording paper is illustrated, but the invention can be similarly applied to the paper discharge tray for discharged originals, and the mounting position is not limited to the rear side of the main body, and the recording paper discharge tray can be used. It can be changed according to the opening portion of the mouth or the document discharge port.

Further, the means for connecting the divided tray pieces to each other is not limited to the mechanism of the embodiment, and in the simplest case, a plurality of divided tray pieces are superposed independently of each other and are swingably attached. It is also possible.

In addition, as a further modified example of the discharge tray according to the present invention, each split tray piece may be formed to be expandable and contractable, and the overlapping split tray pieces may be attached so that the angle can be adjusted.

[0022]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, with the paper ejection tray for a facsimile machine according to the present invention, it is not necessary to remove the paper ejection tray from the main body cover when the tray is not used, , It can be compactly stored inside the main body cover or along the cover surface. For this reason, the trouble of removing and storing the tray can be released, and problems such as loss and damage of the tray can be eliminated. Also, when using the tray, you can quickly set it into a fan-shaped usage state by pulling out the split tray piece from the folded state and deploying it, and in this state the necessary tray function is satisfied, and it is novel and user-friendly. It is possible to present a tray form that matches the fashion sense.

[Brief description of drawings]

 1 to 4 show an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a facsimile device showing an outline of a usage state of a paper discharge tray.

FIG. 2 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of a main body cover at a paper ejection tray mounting portion.

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line YY of FIG.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a paper discharge tray.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Device Main Body 2 Handset 3 Operation Panel 4 Main Body Cover 5 Original Insertion Port 6 Original Ejection Port 7 Recording Paper Ejection Port 8 Ejection Tray 8A-8N Divided Tray Piece 8a Mounting Hole 8b1, 8b2 Pin 8c1, 8c2 Pin Hole 8d Handle 9 Tray Storage recess 10 Stop shaft 11a, 11b Holder P Recording paper

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A paper discharge tray for a facsimile apparatus, wherein a plurality of divided tray pieces having a long and thin shape are overlapped with each other and a base end side of the divided tray pieces is attached to a main body cover so as to be swingable about a coaxial axis.