Image recording device and feed tray

By integrating a metal portion on the side guide to mitigate wear, the image recording device addresses the issue of side guide degradation when accommodating roll bodies, enhancing durability and reducing maintenance.

JP7877712B2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-23BROTHER KOGYO KK

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
BROTHER KOGYO KK
Filing Date
2022-02-25
Publication Date
2026-06-23

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Abstract

To inhibit wear of side guides in a structure in which a feeding tray may house a roll body.SOLUTION: A feeding tray 10 of a printer includes: a roll sheet housing part 11 capable of housing a roll sheet; a pair of side walls 17 which sandwiches a sheet unrolled from the roll sheet housed in the roll sheet housing part 11 in a lateral direction D1; and side guides 21 disposed at the inner side of the pair of side walls 17. An inner side surface 21x of the side guide 21 may contact with an end as seen in the lateral direction D1 of the sheet. At least a part of the inner side surface 21x is formed by a rod member 40 (a metal part) formed of a metal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4
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