Image forming apparatus capable of supporting manual feed tray at predetermined angle
US12140897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/6514
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an opening/closing member, an arm, a manual feed tray, a wire, and a tension mechanism. The opening/closing member is rotatably supported by an apparatus body about a lower end portion thereof. The arm restricts an opening angle of the opening/closing member with respect to the apparatus body. The manual feed tray is rotatably supported by the opening/closing member about a lower end portion thereof. The wire has one end fixed to the arm and another end fixed to the manual feed tray and supports the manual feed tray when the opening/closing member is rotated downwardly in a state where the manual feed tray is rotated downwardly. The tension mechanism absorbs a slack of the wire.
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