Patent ID: 6511240
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
A rolled-paper holding mechanism, comprising:a rolled-paper holder capable of storing therein rolled-paper having a given diameter; a holder cover disposed on said rolled-paper holder such that said holder cover can be opened and closed by moving about a first pivot; a groove-like guiding portion formed in said rolled-paper holder, said rolled-paper being located on said groove-like guiding portion when said rolled-paper has a small diameter which is smaller than said given diameter; a paper sensor for detecting a remaining amount of said rolled-paper, said paper sensor provided by the side of said groove-like guiding portion; a retractable positioning member pivotally supported on a second pivot provided in the vicinity of said first pivot, said positioning member being movable together with said holder cover, and forming part of said groove-like guiding portion when said holder cover is closed.