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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2023
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Akihisa Wanibe, Matsumoto, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A paper feed device includes a paper-feed cassette configured to be removably inserted to a cassette accommodation unit, a rail member provided at an inner wall of the cassette accommodation unit, an engaging portion to engage with the rail member so as to be able to move, a rotating member configured to be brought into contact with an engagement surface of the engaging portion and be able to rotate in association with insertion and removal of the paper-feed cassette, a shaft member configured to pivotally support the rotating member and have one end fixed to the rail member or an inner wall of the cassette accommodation unit, and a supporting member configured to support another end of the shaft member. The supporting member is shaped so as to be able to change an attachment posture relative to the rail member or the inner wall.