摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a conveyance path switching device capable of reducing noise occurring by vibration of a shaft inside bearings. <P>SOLUTION: The conveyance path switching device 32 for switching conveyance paths of paper is provided. A guide 34 switches a conveying path into which the paper enters by changing its attitude by swinging. The shaft 36 is the center of swinging of the guide 34. The bearings 38a, 38b support both ends of the shaft 36. A solenoid 48 and a lever 46 rotate the shaft 36. A flange 40 is provided to the shaft 36. An elastic member 42 is provided between the flange 40 and one bearing 38a and is brought in pressure-contact with the flange 40 and the bearing 38a. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |