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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2023
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Makoto Bosoku, Matsumoto, JP;
Shun Ito, Matsumoto, JP;
Atsuhiko Takeuchi, Matsumoto, JP;
Yosuke Nakano, Matsumoto, JP;
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A processing apparatus includes a processing unit and a medium reception unit. The medium reception unit includes a flexible sheet-shaped reception member, a turning shaft coupled to one end of the reception member, an operation part coupled to the other end of the reception member, a pair of supporting parts configured to support both ends of the operation part, a rack provided to supporting parts, and a turning shaft gear configured to the rack. The reception member is wound around the turning shaft and housed inside the housing when the operation part approaches the turning shaft. The reception member is drawn out from the turning shaft to hang downward such that the medium is receivable when the operation part is separated from the turning shaft. A non-linkage structure in which the movement of the operation part and the turning of the turning shaft are temporarily not linked is provided.