TRANSPORTATION APPARATUS AND PRINTING APPARATUS: abstract simplified (18335573)

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  • This abstract for appeared for patent application number 18335573 Titled 'TRANSPORTATION APPARATUS AND PRINTING APPARATUS'

Simplified Explanation

This abstract describes a transportation apparatus that includes a body, a cover, path formation portions, and a movement mechanism. The apparatus has a transportation path with both upward and downward paths at the same level. The cover can be opened and closed to cover or uncover the transportation path. There are two path formation portions, with one being movable to different positions. The second path formation portion defines the upward and downward paths in conjunction with the first path formation portion. The movement mechanism moves the first path formation portion based on the opening or closing of the cover. When the cover is closed, the first path formation portion is positioned in a specific area. When the cover is opened, the movement mechanism moves the first path formation portion to a different position, and when the cover is closed again, it moves back to its original position.


Original Abstract Submitted

A transportation portion includes an apparatus body, a cover, first and second path formation portions, and a movement portion. The apparatus body has a transportation path including a downward path and an upward path having portions located at the same level in the Z direction. The cover covers and uncovers the transportation path. The first path formation portion is movable to a first position and to a second position. The second path formation portion defines the upward path and defines the downward path with the first path formation portion. The movement portion moves the first path formation portion in response to opening or closing of the cover. The first path formation portion is positioned in a movement area during a closed state. The movement portion moves the first path formation portion to the second position when the cover is opened and to the first position when the cover is closed.