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Multi-function peripherals

a peripheral and multi-functional technology, applied in the field of multi-functional peripherals, can solve the problems of space allocation problem of these devices, low utilization of business devices, and large space and cost, and achieve the effects of reducing redundant elements, simplifying the replacement of inkjet cartridges, and reducing dimensions

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-04-30
LAI CHUNG YI +1
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Benefits of technology

The integrated design reduces the complexity and cost of MFPs, simplifies inkjet cartridge replacement, and minimizes space requirements by eliminating redundant components.

Problems solved by technology

There is always a space allocation problem for these devices.
Some business devices may have a low utilization, but they still have to be purchased to meet possible requirements.
It can save a lot of space and cost
The MFP adopting such a design has the following disadvantages:1. The inkjet cartridge used in the printing module is difficult to replace.2. It has larger dimensions.
As it uses more elements (including redundant components), it needs more space3. The element costs are higher.
As it uses more elements (including redundant to components), the cost for the elements is higher.4. The design of the mechanism is more complicated.
Since it does not integrate various modules, many elements are redundant.

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[0018]Referring to FIG. 2, the multi-function peripheral (MFP) according to the invention includes a casing 10, a transparent board 20, a scanning module 30 and a printing module 40. The casing 10 houses the transparent board 20, scanning module 30 and printing module 40, and has a recording media path 11 which has two ends forming respectively a recording media inlet 111 and a recording media exit 112 located on the exterior of the casing 10 for receiving media 50 (also referring to FIG. 4A, the recording media may be paper or projection film or the like) into the casing 10 and discharging the recording media out of the casing 10. The recording media path 11 includes a panel 113, a depressing member 114 and a guiding means 115. The depressing member 114 depresses the recording media 50 on the panel 113 to allow the recording media 50 to be moved on the panel 113. The guiding means 115 is located on the recording media path 11 and includes a roller 1151, which has an axle 1151a with...

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Abstract

A multi-function peripheral includes a casing, a scanning module and a printing module. The casing has a recording media path. The scanning module is located on the recording media path for selectively scanning recording media fed into the casing from the recording media path. The printing module also is located on the recording media path for selectively printing the recording media. The recording media are then discharged out of the casing through the recording media path. Thus the multi-function peripheral can reduce the number of elements, simplify replacement of the inkjet cartridge of the printing module, reduce the dimensions, lower the element cost and diminish the complexity of the mechanisms.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to multi-function peripherals that integrate copying, printing, facsimiling and scanning devices to perform copying, printing, facsimiling and scanning functions.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Nowadays business and administrative tasks in offices are closely tied to business devices such as copiers, printers, facsimile machines and scanners. These business devices have become indispensable information equipment in modern office environments.[0003]Each business device needs an installation space. There is always a space allocation problem for these devices. Each business device has different utilization. Some business devices may have a low utilization, but they still have to be purchased to meet possible requirements.[0004]In order to remedy the problems set forth above, Multi-Function Peripherals (MFP) have been developed and introduced. These MFPs integrate the functions of copying, printing, FAX, scanning, etc. Thus merely one M...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/12H04N1/00H04N1/04H04N1/12H04N1/193
CPCH04N1/00525H04N1/00588H04N1/0461H04N2201/0094H04N1/1215H04N1/193H04N1/12
Inventor LAI, CHUNG-YICHENG, CHUNG-YI
Owner LAI CHUNG YI