Patent ID: 7540493
Filing Date: 2009-06-02
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. An image forming device comprising: a paper feed cassette which accommodates a plurality of papers; a cassette accommodating portion which removably accommodates the paper feed cassette; a flapper which is arranged in the paper feed cassette and swings vertically; an elastic urging member which is arranged in the paper feed cassette and urges the flapper upward; means for locking the flapper at a prescribed pressed-down first position when the flapper is pressed down against an urging force of the elastic urging member; means for releasing the means for locking when the paper feed cassette is inserted in the cassette accommodating portion; and a temporary catching portion which is formed on the means for locking and stops the flapper at a second position elevated higher than the first position when inserting the paper feed cassette into the cassette accommodating portion, wherein the temporary catching portion does not contact the flapper at the first position and contacts the flapper at the second position.