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US 10,513,129 B2Granted
Tray drawer and multi-function printer using the same
AssigneeAvision Inc.
InventorChin-Chu Chiu
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Abstract
A tray drawer and a multi-function printer using the same are provided. The tray drawer includes a drawer body, a tray and an indicating mechanism. The tray is disposed within the drawer body. The indicating mechanism includes an indicator and a linkage. The linkage pivotally connects the indicator and a lateral surface of a front end of the tray.
Claims8
A tray drawer, comprising:
- a drawer body;
- a tray disposed within the drawer body;
- a front plate;
- a first limiting portion;
- a second limiting portion;
- and
- an indicating mechanism, comprising:
- an indicator having a groove;
- and
- a linkage pivotally connecting the indicator and the tray, and comprising a slider slidably connected to the groove, wherein a first end of the linkage is a cam having a plurality of interconnected abutting surfaces, and each of the abutting surfaces presses a surface of the indicator in turn when the tray moves upwardly and downwardly;
- wherein the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are disposed on the front plate, and the indicator is slidably disposed in a space between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion.
8 more elements
A tray drawer, comprising:
- a tray;
- a front plate;
- a first limiting portion;
- a second limiting portion;
- and
- an indicating mechanism for displaying a height level of an end of the tray, wherein the indicating mechanism comprises:
- an indicator having a groove;
- a linkage comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the linkage is a cam having a plurality of interconnected abutting surfaces, and each of the abutting surfaces presses a surface of the indicator in turn when the tray moves upwardly and downwardly;
- and
- a slider connected to the first end of the linkage and slidably connected to the groove;
- wherein the second end of the linkage is connected to the tray, and the linkage has a fulcrum for actuation closer to the slider;
- wherein the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are disposed on the front plate, and the indicator is slidably disposed in a space between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion.
9 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.