Patent ID: 8109505
Filing Date: 2012-02-07
Classification: B65H,G03G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A printer comprising: a main body capable of printing and outputting paper; and a paper holding device secured to the main body, the paper holding device comprising: a paper tray configured for receiving the outputted paper; a plurality of sliding members slidably located on the paper tray; a connecting mechanism attached to the paper tray and comprising a plurality of first gear members, a plurality of second gear members, and a third gear member connected to the sliding members; a first connecting gear meshed with one of the plurality of first gear members, a second connecting gear meshed with the one of the plurality of first gear members, one of the plurality of second gear members and the third gear member; and a third connecting gear meshed with another first gear member, another second gear member and the third gear member; and a driving mechanism attached to the paper tray and capable of driving the first connecting gear to slide the one of the plurality of first gear members; the one of the plurality of first gear members capable of driving the second connecting gear to slide the one of the plurality of second gear members and the third gear member; and the third gear member capable of driving the third connecting gear to slide the another first gear member and the another second gear member.