JP2501362B2 - Fax machine - Google Patents

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile machine that automatically feeds recording paper or originals for work.

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional facsimile machine will be described with reference to FIGS. The facsimile apparatus 1 has an original supply port 3 and an original discharge port 4 formed on an upper part of a main body housing 2 in which a paper transport mechanism (not shown) is built in together with an image sensor, and these continuous originals are placed. A document receiving stand 7 in which the placing surface 5 and the document taking-out surface 6 are integrally formed is attached to the upper surface of the main body housing 2. Here, as illustrated in FIG. 5, a curved locking claw 8 and a stopper 9 having an elastic force are projected on the bottom surface of the document receiving base 7, and these portions 8 and 9 are formed as described above. By fitting into each of the slits 10 and 11 formed on the upper surface of the main body housing 2,
The document receiving base 7 is detachably attached to the main body housing 2.

The facsimile apparatus 1 is also provided with a printing unit and a paper transporting mechanism for printing (both not shown) separately from the above-described automatic document feeding mechanism for originals and the like. The formed recording paper is stored in the main body housing 2. Further, in the facsimile apparatus 1, an operation section 14 including a dial key 12 and a display window 13 is formed on the front surface of the main body housing 2, and a handset 15 for normal conversation is also provided on the side of the apparatus.

In such a configuration, for example, when the facsimile apparatus 1 transmits image information, a document is stacked on the document placing surface 5 of the document receiving stand 7 and the operation unit 14 is operated.
Then, the originals stacked on the original placing surface 5 of the original receiving tray 7 are sequentially conveyed one by one from the original supply port 3 into the main body housing 2 and read and scanned by the image sensor, and the read information is read by the telephone line. From the facsimile machine (not shown) of the communication destination. Then, the originals that have been read and scanned are sequentially discharged from the original discharge port 4 of the main body housing 2 onto the original taking-out surface 6 of the original tray 7 and stacked.

Here, the facsimile apparatus 1 is provided with a main body housing 2 when the device is shipped or the installation place is changed.
It is possible to reduce the occupied volume of the device by removing the document receiving tray 7 protruding from the.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention In the facsimile device 1 as described above, the document receiving stand 7 protruding from the main body housing 2 is detachable. Therefore, when the facsimile apparatus 1 is shipped or the installation location is changed, the original tray 7 is removed from the main body of the facsimile apparatus 1 and they are reassembled at the site by packing them together.

However, this complicates the work required for attaching and detaching the document receiving tray 7 and packing, and the main body of the facsimile apparatus 1 and the document receiving tray 7 are complicated.
It is not preferable because the packaging in which both and are packaged together is enlarged.

Means for Solving the Problems A main body housing having at least a communication device and a paper transport mechanism incorporated therein, a recording paper cover movably attached to the main body housing to cover recording paper, and a recording paper cover to cover the recording paper cover. And a document receiving table that is movably attached to the main body housing and integrally stored therein, and a holding mechanism that positions and holds the document receiving table with respect to the main body housing in the stored state, the paper feeding state, and the recording paper cover open state. When transporting the equipment, the original tray is rotated and stored in a flat state in the main body housing integrally, and when the equipment is used, the original tray is rotatably supported outside the main housing. I made it hold.

Action When transporting the equipment, the original tray is rotated and stored in the main body housing in a flat state, and when the equipment is used, the original tray is rotatably held upright outside the main housing. By doing so, it is possible to easily hold and open the recording paper cover, it is not necessary to attach and detach the document tray to the main body housing, and even if the area of the document tray is increased, the document tray can be removed. It is not necessary to transfer the device together with the device body.

Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same parts as those of the above-described conventional example are designated by the same names and reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. First, in the facsimile apparatus 16 of the present embodiment, a document holder 18 is rotatably attached to the upper surface of the main body housing 17 via a holding mechanism 19. As shown in FIG. 3, the holding mechanism 19 is formed on pins 20 and 21 projecting from both inner walls of the upper surface recess of the main body housing 17 and on the side surface of the bottom of the document tray 18. It is formed by the L-shaped and linear slits 22 and 23,
As illustrated in FIG. 1, when the pins 20 and 21 are fitted into the slits 22 and 23, the document holder 18 is positioned and held with respect to the main body housing 17. And
In this facsimile device 16, a reading unit 26 in which a rotatable roller 24 is arranged so as to face an image sensor 25 is provided from a paper feed port 27 continuous to the upper surface of the document tray 18 to the main body housing.
It is provided in a document transport path 29 that extends to a paper exit 28 formed on the front surface of 17.

On the other hand, in the rear of the upper surface of the main body housing 17, a paper ejection port
A recording paper cover 31 on which the recording paper 30 is formed is rotatably attached, and a storage portion 33 for the recording paper 32 wound in a roll is formed below the recording paper cover 31. A printing unit 36 in which a rotatable roller 34 is disposed so as to face the line thermal head 35 is provided in a recording paper conveyance path (not shown) from the storage unit 33 to the paper discharge port 30.

Further, in the facsimile device 16, a carrying handle 37 is foldably attached to the rear surface of the main body housing 17.

When the facsimile apparatus 16 is used in such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 1 (b) and 2 (b), the pins 20 and 21 of the holding mechanism 19 are respectively placed in the slits 22 and 23. The document receiving table 18 is erected from the main body housing 17 by fitting.

Therefore, when transmitting the image information of the original document by the facsimile device 16, the original documents stacked on the original document tray 18 are sequentially conveyed one by one from the paper feed port 27 of the main body housing 17 into the original document conveyance path 29 and read. The image sensor 25 of the unit 26 reads and scans. Therefore, the read information is transmitted from the telephone line to another facsimile device (not shown), and the manuscripts for which reading and scanning are completed are sequentially discharged from the paper discharge port 28 of the main body housing 17 in front of the device and stacked.

When the facsimile device 16 receives the image information, the recording paper cover 31 passes through the printing unit 36 from the storage unit 33.
The recording paper 32 that has been inserted to the paper discharge port 30 is sequentially conveyed, and the line thermal head 35 of the printing unit 36 is synchronized with this.
Is operated, the recording paper 32 on which the image information is reproduced is ejected from the paper ejection port 30.

Here, in the facsimile device 16, when the document receiving table 18 is pulled upward and the slit 23 is removed from the pin 21, the document receiving table 18 becomes rotatable around the pin 20, and FIGS. 1 (a) and 2 (a) are shown.
As shown in FIG.
Can be integrally stored on the upper surface of the. Therefore, the facsimile device 16 can reduce the occupied volume of the device by storing the document receiving tray 18 protruding from the main body housing 17 by the above-described simple operation, and thus the shipment of the device and the change of the installation location can be easily performed. Can be run to.

In the facsimile device 16, when the recording paper 32 is replenished, as shown in FIGS. 1 (c) and 2 (c), the document tray 18 is rotated forward around the pin 21. Then, the recording paper cover 31 is opened upward and the recording paper 32 is inserted into the storage portion 33. The rotation center of the recording paper cover 31 covering the recording paper 32 and the original receiving table 18 are respectively the main body housing.
17 It is located in the rear part of the upper part and the opening and closing directions are opposite to each other. Therefore, as described above, as illustrated in FIG. 1A, when the members 18 and 31 are closed and the facsimile device 16 is transferred, the document tray 18 acts as a stopper for the recording paper cover 31. Therefore, the recording paper 32 does not jump out.

Since this facsimile device 16 can easily retract the document receiving tray 18, as shown in FIG. 2 etc., it is normally used as a telephone having a beautiful appearance with the document receiving tray 18 stored. It is also possible to use such a method that the manuscript tray 18 is erected upright and the image information is transmitted when necessary.

As described above, the present invention has a main body housing that incorporates at least a communication device and a paper transport mechanism, a recording paper cover that is movably attached to the main body housing and covers recording paper, and the recording paper cover. A document receiving tray that is movably attached to the main body housing so as to cover it and is integrally stored, and the document receiving tray is positioned with respect to the main body housing in the stored state, the paper feeding state, and the recording paper cover open state. It consists of a holding mechanism that holds the document, and rotates the document tray during device transfer to store it in a flat state in the body housing.
When the device is used, the original tray is erected and held outside the main body housing in a rotatable state, so that the recording paper cover can be easily held and opened by the original tray. Even when transferring the equipment, it is not necessary to remove the original tray and package it together with the main body of the equipment, and then reassemble it on site. It can be obtained, and has effects such as good efficiency of transfer work and handling work.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal side view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a main part, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional example, and FIG. It is a vertical side view of a part. 16 ... Facsimile machine, 17 ... Main body housing, 18 ...
… Original tray, 19 …… Holding mechanism, 31 …… Recording paper cover, 32
……Recording paper

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A main body housing containing at least a communication device and a paper transport mechanism, a recording paper cover movably attached to the main body housing to cover recording paper, and the recording paper cover so as to cover the recording paper cover. A manuscript holder movably attached to the main body housing and integrally stored therein, and a holder for positioning and holding the manuscript holder with respect to the main body housing in a stored state, a paper feeding state, and an opened state of the recording paper cover. It consists of a mechanism that rotates the document tray when transferring the equipment and stores it in a flat state in the main body housing, and when using the equipment, the original tray can be rotated outside the main body housing. A facsimile machine characterized by being held upright.