Image forming apparatus
US11849089B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0094
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A supported portion of a cover member is rotatably supported by a main support portion of a main body, and is slidable with respect to the main support portion along an extending direction of the cover member. A first joint portion of a link member is rotatably supported by a joint support portion. A second joint portion of the link member is engaged with a joint guide portion slidably along the extending direction. When the cover member is in an open position, a cover engagement portion engages with a main body engagement portion, and the second joint portion engages with a guide base end of the joint guide portion. When the cover member is in the open position, a moment load of the cover member around the second joint portion acts as a force for holding the engagement between the cover engagement portion and the main body engagement portion.
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