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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2000
Takahiro Shinga, Tokyo, JP;
Ricoh Company, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A paper roll supporting apparatus in which circular cylindrical flange members are tightly fitted to both ends of the paper roll and the outer circumferential surface of the respective flange members are pivotally supported by rotatable bodies. The respective rotatable bodies for pivotally supporting the respective flange members include at least two rollers which are arranged around the flange members, the axis lines of which are parallel with each other. The rollers are provided so as to be rotatably mounted respectively on receiving stands capable of changing the position thereof to coincide with the width of the paper roll. By improving the flange member, the structure of the member can be made simplified, the cost can be reduced, and the ease of setting the paper roll can be improved.