Image forming apparatus and image forming apparatus body
US11235591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/56
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a recording device and an apparatus body to internally house the recording device. The apparatus body includes an attachment unit to be removably mounted in the apparatus body and an apparatus body-side connector. The attachment unit includes an attachment-side connector to be electrically connected to the apparatus body-side connector. The apparatus body also includes a pressing portion to press the attachment unit in a direction in which the attachment-side connector faces the apparatus body-side connector in a state where the attachment unit is attached to the apparatus body. The direction is orthogonal to a mounting direction of the attachment unit. The apparatus body further includes a movable member holding the pressing portion movable between a first position where the pressing portion is closest to the apparatus body-side connector and a second position where the pressing portion is farthest from the apparatus body-side connector.
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