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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 02, 2000
Filed:
Aug. 31, 1998
Sang-Yob Shin, Kyonggi-do, KR;
SamSung Electronics Co., Ltd., Kyungki-do, KR;
Abstract
A roller control device is provided that both sets sheets for printing and feeds them into an electrophotographic apparatus. The roller control device is may be constructed using a pickup roller that is mounted on a central axle and is used for feeding sheets of paper from a paper tray into an electrophotographic apparatus. A disk may be installed on the central axle between the pickup gear and the pickup roller. A solenoid may be mounted to the housing of the apparatus underneath the disk to modulate the movement of the disk using a latch that is interposed between the disk and the solenoid. A cam is installed on the central axle between the disk and the pickup roller to slidably contact a lift plate to set sheets of paper. The roller control device is usable in a compact apparatus, is economical to manufacture, and is easy to repair and maintain.