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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 12, 1991
Filed:
Dec. 08, 1988
Tsuyoshi Suzuki, Nagoya, JP;
Osamu Nagata, Aichi, JP;
Makoto Yamada, Gifu, JP;
Toshio Sugiura, Nagoya, JP;
Eiji Shibata, Nagoya, JP;
Kazuhito Ishida, Nagoya, JP;
Kazumasa Makino, Nagoya, JP;
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Aichi, JP;
Abstract
An image recording apparatus using a microcapsule sheet on which a latent image is formed. The microcapsule sheet is accommodated within a sheet roll cartridge detachably provided to a main frame, and a take up means for winding light-exposed microcapsule sheet thereover. The cartridge and the take-up means are geometrically positioned at an upper portion of the main frame, so that these are easily assembleable and disassembleable. Preferrably, a link mechanism is provided which connects a cover member to the cartridge. The link mechanism provides disengagement of the cartridge from the main frame upon opening of the cover member, and provides an engagement therebetween upon closing thereof. Further, additional link mechanism is provided between the cover member and a separation roller unit. The separation roller unit is moved to a first direction where the roller is separated from the microcapsule sheet when the cover member is opened. The unit is moved to a second direction where the roller is in contact with the microcapsule sheet when the cover member is closed.