Opening-closing member detecting device and image forming apparatus
US10216137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00177
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The device of the present invention includes a frame that supports a switch and a link provided between an opening-closing member and the switch. The link has a first fulcrum forming portion supported at a first support portion of the frame to form a first fulcrum, a power-point portion pushed by the opening-closing member, a second fulcrum forming portion supported at a second support portion of the frame to form a second fulcrum, and a switch operation portion that presses the switch. The first fulcrum forming portion is separable with respect to the first support member. An urging member for urging the link is provided, with the urging member urging the first fulcrum forming portion toward the first support portion.
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