Patent ID: 8995879
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image recording apparatus comprising: a paper feeding section for storing paper; an image recording section for recording an image on paper; a paper output section for receiving the image-bearing paper; a paper transport path for transporting paper from the paper feeding section, via the image recording section, to the paper output section; and a unit pulling-out mechanism including: a sliding rail assembly, the assembly having: a lock shaft mounted in the second pullout unit rotatably about an axis parallel to the first axis, the lock shaft having a release arm, a release plate, and a claw, all mounted thereon, wherein: the claw is in engagement with an engaging portion of the first pullout unit when the second pullout unit is in the second retracted position, and the first lock mechanism is configured as a rotatable lever mounted on the first pullout unit, the lever preventing rotation of the lock shaft by contact with the release arm, the lever being rotated to a position out of contact with the release arm when the sliding rail reaches the position fully extended from the intermediate rail.