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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 11, 2010
Koichi Saito, Matsumoto, JP;
Kenji Ozawa, Shiojiri, JP;
Ryoji Uesugi, Matsumoto, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A transport device includes a transport roller that is formed into a cylindrical shape in such a manner that a pair of end surfaces thereof are matched with each other by press working, and includes a medium supporting region in a part thereof in a longitudinal direction, while the medium supporting region supporting a medium; and a bearing that pivotally supports a region of the transport roller, the region being other than the medium supporting region. The transport roller includes an opening in the region other than the medium supporting region in a seam formed by matching the pair of end surfaces with each other.