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Image forming apparatus

US11966194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2023
Grant dateApr 23, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/1823
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A memory holder cover holds a memory holder so as to be movable with respect to the memory holder cover. An electrical contact contacts an electrical contact surface of a memory from above in a state where a cartridge is located at an attached position at which the cartridge is attached to a main housing. The main housing includes a guide groove having upper and lower guide surfaces. The upper guide surface guides movement of a memory holder from above when the cartridge is attached and detached. The lower guide surface guides movement of the memory holder from below when the cartridge is attached and detached. In a state where the cartridge is located at the attached position, the electrical contact surface is parallel to at least part of the upper guide surface or at least part of the lower guide surface.

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