JPH11292334A - Printer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent falling-down and deflection of recording paper set in a vertical type paper feeding tray by arranging a paper pressing-down mechanism in the upper part of the vertical type paper feeding tray. SOLUTION: A cutout 21 is formed in the upper width center part of a paper feeding tray 2. Bearings 22, 23 are respectively arranged in outside positions on the left/right both ends of the cutout 21 on the recording paper 50-placing side surface in the paper feeding tray 2 to rotatably support a shaft 24 by these bearings 22, 23. A paper press member 30 is installed on this shaft 24. Recording paper 50 is set in the paper feeding tray 2, and when the paper press member 30 is positioned in a paper press position, the upper end part of the recording paper 50 set in the paper feeding tray 2 can be pressed down by dead weight of the paper press member 30 to thereby prevent falling-down and delection of the recording paper 50 set in the paper feeding tray 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printer having a vertical paper feed tray.

[0002]

[Prior art]

As shown in FIG. 3, there is a printer 100 including a vertical paper feed tray 101. In such a printer, the paper feed tray does not protrude from the back of the printer, so that space can be saved.

However, such a printer 100
Then, there is a problem that the recording paper set in the paper feed tray 101 is likely to fall. In particular, when the printer 100 is used in an office, the recording paper 102 set on the paper feed tray 101 is likely to fall due to wind generated by an air conditioner, movement of a person, or the like. Further, if the recording paper 102 is set and left in the paper feed tray 101, the recording paper may be bent.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a printer capable of preventing a recording sheet set on a vertical paper feed tray from falling or bending.

[0006]

A first printer according to the present invention is characterized in that a paper holding mechanism is provided above a paper feed tray in a printer having a vertical paper feed tray. Ta.

In a second printer according to the present invention, in a printer having a vertical paper feed tray, a paper pressing position for pressing an upper end of recording paper set in the paper feed tray;
A paper holder is attached to the paper feed tray so that the paper presser can be moved to and from a recording paper setting position that does not interfere with the setting of recording paper in the paper feed tray.

In a third printer according to the present invention, in a printer having a vertical paper feed tray, a paper holder rotatable about an axis parallel to the width direction of the paper feed tray is provided above the paper feed tray. It is characterized by having been done.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show the appearance of a printer.

The printer 1 has a vertical paper feed tray 2. A cutout 21 is formed at the center of the width of the upper portion of the paper feed tray 2. A notch 21 is provided on the surface (front surface) of the paper feed tray 2 on the side where the recording paper 50 is placed.
Bearings 22 and 23 are respectively provided at outer positions on both left and right ends of the bearing. A shaft 24 is rotatably supported by these bearings 22 and 23. A paper holder 30 is attached to the shaft 24.

The paper holder 30 has a fixed portion 31 fixed to the shaft 24, a plate-shaped connecting portion 32 extending obliquely downward and forward from the fixed portion 31, and a wide portion extending obliquely downward and rearward from a protruding end of the connecting portion 32. A plate-shaped paper holding portion 33 is provided.

When the recording paper 50 is set on the paper feed tray 2, the user presses the paper holder 30 to a recording paper setting position shown by a chain line in FIG. When the recording paper 50 is set on the paper feed tray 2, the user presses the paper presser 30 to the paper press position shown by a solid line in FIG.

When the paper presser 30 is positioned at the paper press position, the recording paper 50 set in the paper feed tray 2
Is held down by the weight of the paper presser 30. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the recording paper 50 set in the paper feed tray 2 from falling down or bending.

The recording paper 5 set in the paper feed tray 2
Since the upper end portion of the recording paper 50 is only held down by the weight of the paper presser 30, when the paper feeding operation for feeding the recording paper 50 into the printer is performed, the recording paper 50 is fed into the printer. .

A biasing member such as a spring for constantly biasing the paper presser 30 toward the paper press position may be provided. However,
The urging force of the urging member needs to be large enough not to prevent the recording paper from being fed into the printer by the paper feeding operation.

[0017]

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the recording paper set in the vertical paper feed tray from falling or bending.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of a printer.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway side view showing the printer.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing a conventional printer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 paper feed tray 21 notch 22, 23 bearing 24 shaft 30 paper holder 31 fixing part 32 connecting part 33 paper holder

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A printer having a vertical paper feed tray, wherein a paper pressing mechanism is provided above the paper feed tray. 2. A printer having a vertical paper feed tray and a paper holding position for pressing an upper end portion of the recording paper set in the paper feed tray, and not hindering the setting of the recording paper in the paper feed tray. A printer, wherein a paper retainer is attached to a paper feed tray so as to be movable between a recording paper setting position. 3. A printer having a vertical paper feed tray, wherein a paper presser is provided above the paper feed tray so as to be rotatable about an axis parallel to the width direction of the paper feed tray. Printer.