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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 06, 2005
Koichi Chikumoto, Daito, JP;
Koichi Chikumoto, Daito, JP;
Funai Electric Co., Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A paper feed cassette to be inserted into a paper feed port of an image-forming apparatus includes a bottom case, a top cover, a catch tray, and a connecting mechanism. The main case has a paper extraction port from which the pre-printed paper is fed to the paper feed port. The top cover slides relative to the main cover from a closed position to an open position to open the paper extraction port as the main case is inserted into the paper feed port. As the top cover slides toward the open position, the connecting mechanism pivots the catch tray from a flat position to a raised position. An upper surface of the catch tray and an upper surface of the cover member together form a bent-shaped printed paper receiving surface when the catch tray is in the raised position.