Patent ID: 6464350
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: B41J,B65H

Abstract:
A recording apparatus comprising:a recording material support that supports a discharged recording material thereon; a holder movable between (i) a holding position in which said holder holds the discharged recording material prior to the discharged recording material being supported by said recording material support, and (ii) a retracted position in which said holder allows the discharged recording material to be supported by said recording material support; a first support that supports said holder so that said holder is movable between the holding position and the retracted position; a second support that supports said first support so that said first support is movable to a position corresponding to a size of the discharged recording material; and a torque limiter, provided in a driving system for said holder, for limiting transmission of a driving force in a direction in which said holder is moved from the holding position to the retracted position.