Rotating Arm Paper Transport Structure for Variable Inlet Angles
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing paper transporting structures in printers are not adaptable to different types of printing bodies, as the position of the paper inlet can vary, limiting the universality of a single paper transporting structure.
Innovation Solution
A paper transporting structure with a rotating arm and a paper transferring assembly that adjusts angles by using a sliding piece, elastic member, and a fixing holder, allowing the paper to be transferred at multiple angles, accommodating various paper inlet positions through a pivotable door and guide system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the outlet position of the paper transport channel is fixed, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot accommodate different paper inlet positions of various printing bodies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the outlet of the paper transport channel movable through a rotating arm that can pivot between different positions. This allows the paper transporting structure to adapt to different paper inlet positions of various printing bodies while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure. The rotating arm mechanism enables dynamic adjustment without requiring multiple fixed channels.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single paper transporting structure is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but it cannot match different types of printing bodies with varying paper inlet positions
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating arm with pivotable outlet enables the single paper transporting structure to dynamically adjust its configuration to match different printing bodies. This dynamic adjustment capability allows one structure to serve multiple functions, improving compatibility while keeping the overall device design simplified.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the paper transport channel outlet is fixed, then the manufacturing precision is easier to maintain, but the versatility for different paper inlet positions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by implementing a movable outlet through the rotating arm mechanism. The outlet position can be dynamically adjusted to different predetermined positions along the rotation path, allowing the structure to achieve versatility while maintaining manufacturing precision through standardized positioning points.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating arm mechanism serves multiple functions: it positions the paper transport channel outlet for different printing bodies, guides paper movement, and enables the single structure to perform what would otherwise require multiple fixed structures. This multi-functionality improves versatility without proportionally increasing manufacturing complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables flexible paper transport by adjusting the paper transporting angle, ensuring compatibility with different printing body inlets, enhancing the versatility and adaptability of the paper transporting structure.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member (80) attached to the paper transporting gate (20) and abuts the rotating arm (40)
Data Source
AI summary
A paper transporting structure defines a paper transport channel and includes a sliding piece, a fixing holder, a rotating arm, and an elastic member. When the sliding piece slides to a first position of the fixing holder, the sliding piece is fixed at the first position and abuts the rotating arm to hold the rotating arm positioned at a first paper transporting angle. When the sliding piece slides to a second position of the fixing holder, the elastic member rebounds and drives the rotating arm to rotate to a second paper transporting angle.