Patent ID: 7762551
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. A paper feeding module, adapted to a multi-function peripheral and used to feed out a plurality of papers, the paper feeding module comprising: a paper outlet structure, having a side, a first paper outlet disposed on the side and a second paper outlet disposed on the side, wherein the first paper outlet is disposed above the second paper outlet, and the papers are adapted to be fed out from the first paper outlet or the second paper outlet; a tray disposed movably up and down on the side and used to support the papers fed out from the first paper outlet or the second paper outlet; a gate, having a pivoting part and using the pivoting part to be pivoted on the side and near the second paper outlet, wherein when the papers are fed out from the first paper outlet, the tray is disposed below the first paper outlet and the gate is closed to the side and covers the second paper outlet, and when the papers are fed out from the second paper outlet, the tray is disposed below the second paper outlet and the gate has a specific angle relative to the side and does not cover the second paper outlet; a gear connected to the pivoting part and having a circumference part, the circumference part having a meshing area and a non-meshing area; and a transmission structure coupled to the gear, wherein the gear is adapted to be driven by the transmission structure using the meshing area, so as to make the gate closed to the side rotate to the specific angle or to make the gate rotated to the specific angle return to being closed to the side.