Multi-functional peripheral with rotatable and slidable scanner module
First Claim
1. A position changing mechanism, applied to a multi-functional peripheral (MFP) for changing a relative position between a scanner module and a printer module below the scanner module, the mechanism comprising:
- a pair of slots, respectively formed on the inner walls of two side surfaces of the printer module; and
two pins, respectively formed on two lateral sides of the scanner module and rotatably engaged with the slots, when the scanner module is opened to an opening angle relative to the printer module, the relative position between the scanner module and the printer module can be changed by sliding the pins in the slots.
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Abstract
A mechanism applied to a multi-functional peripheral (MFP) includes a pair of slots and engaging portions. The slots are respectively formed on the inner walls of two side surfaces of a printer module of the MFP, and the engaging portions such as two pins are respectively formed on two lateral sides of a scanner module of the MFP. The printer module is disposed below the scanner module for proving printing function. The two pins protruding from the housing of the scanner module are rotatably and slidably engaged with the corresponding slots. The mechanism of the invention allows not only the pivoting but also the sliding of the scanner module on the printer module. The user can rotate the scanner module by 90 degrees, or the scanner module can be moved behind the printer module in order to save the space occupied by the MFP.
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27 Claims
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1. A position changing mechanism, applied to a multi-functional peripheral (MFP) for changing a relative position between a scanner module and a printer module below the scanner module, the mechanism comprising:
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a pair of slots, respectively formed on the inner walls of two side surfaces of the printer module; and
two pins, respectively formed on two lateral sides of the scanner module and rotatably engaged with the slots, when the scanner module is opened to an opening angle relative to the printer module, the relative position between the scanner module and the printer module can be changed by sliding the pins in the slots. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A multi-functional peripheral (MFP), comprising:
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a scanner module having two lateral sides, each lateral side having an engaging portion; and
a printer module having two side surfaces, disposed below the scanner module, and each inner wall of two side surfaces of the printer module having a slot, and the engaging portions rotatably and slidably received within the corresponding slots, wherein the scanner module moves relative to the printer module when by sliding the engaging portions within the slots. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A rotatable mechanism, applied to a multi-functional peripheral (MFP) for relatively rotating a scanner module to a printer module, and the printer module disposed below the scanner module, the rotatable mechanism comprising:
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two receiving portions, respectively formed on the inner walls of two side surfaces of the printer module; and
two rotating portions, respectively formed on two lateral sides of the scanner module, and rotatably assembled with the receiving portions, wherein the scanner module can be rotated by at least 90 degrees relative to the printer module such that a relative position between the scanner module and the printer module can be changed by way of rotation. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. A multi-functional peripheral (MFP), comprising:
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a first sidewall and a second sidewall;
a printer module disposed between the first sidewall and the second sidewall; and
a scanner module disposed above the printer module, and two lateral sides of the scanner module respectively pivoted on the first sidewall and the second sidewall, wherein the scanner module can be rotated by at least 90 degrees relative to the first sidewall and the second sidewall. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27)
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