Patent ID: 6659443
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
An imaging apparatus, comprising:a first media tray configured to hold a first imaging media; a second media tray configured to hold a second imaging media, wherein the first media tray is slidably disposed upon the second media tray; and, a pick roller, wherein the first media tray is configured to slide relative to the second media tray to facilitate selective presentation of the first imaging media and the second imaging media, one-at-a-time, to the pick roller for picking; a pair of gear racks, wherein one of the gear racks is supported on the first media tray and the other of the gear racks is supported on the second media tray; and, a pinion gear meshingly engaged with both of the gear racks, wherein rotation of the pinion gear in a first direction causes the first imaging media to be presented to the pick roller, and rotation of the pinion gear in a second direction opposite the first direction causes the second imaging media to be presented to the pick roller.