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Opening-closing member detecting device and image forming apparatus

US10216137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2018
Grant dateFeb 26, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 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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