Device for storing paper supply rolls in copying apparatuses

Claim 1

A storage device for rolls of reproduction material of different widths comprising at least three supply rolls with two of said rolls being narrower than the third, means mounting said narrower rolls with their axes substantially in alignment with each other, means mounting the third and widest roll parallel to the two narrower rolls, and draw-off rollers, for the two narrower supply rolls, in the form of hollow shafts having a common driving shaft constantly revolving therein, and clutch means for selectively connecting said driving shaft to either of said hollow shafts, said device including a stationary component and a movable component, the latter comprising a movable carriage means for conveying the rolls and including rocker arms for lifting and inserting the rolls into the stationary component.