发明名称 |
Apparatus for actuating a lift plate of a media tray |
摘要 |
An apparatus for actuating a lift plate of a media tray is disclosed herein. An example of the apparatus includes a rocker assembly adjacent the lift plate and a slide assembly coupled to the rocker assembly to actuate the rocker assembly subsequent to insertion of the media tray in a printing device, thereby raising the lift plate. The apparatus additionally includes a lock assembly to release the lock assembly upon initiation of opening of the media tray, thereby allowing the lift plate to lower prior to such removal. A media tray and method for actuating a lift plate of a media tray are also disclosed herein. |
申请公布号 |
US9233807(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.01.12 |
申请号 |
US201214396669 |
申请日期 |
2012.06.26 |
申请人 |
HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. |
发明人 |
Lo Kevin;Tyler Jerrod;Pruyn John |
分类号 |
B65H1/04;B65H1/14;B65H1/26;B65H1/08;B65H1/12 |
主分类号 |
B65H1/04 |
代理机构 |
Hewlett-Packard Patent Department |
代理人 |
Hewlett-Packard Patent Department |
主权项 |
1. An apparatus for actuating a lift plate of a media tray, comprising:
a rocker assembly adjacent the lift plate; a slide assembly coupled to the rocker assembly to actuate the rocker assembly subsequent to insertion of the media tray in a printing device, thereby raising the lift plate, wherein the slide assembly includes a ratchet mechanism; a lock assembly to secure the slide assembly; and a latch assembly coupled to the lock assembly to release the lock assembly upon initiation of opening of the media tray, thereby allowing the lift plate to lower prior to such removal. |
地址 |
Houston TX US |