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Image forming apparatus with locking mechanism for detachable feeder unit

US5666595A · kind A · utility

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18References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 1995
Grant dateSep 9, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45754
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus has an apparatus body and an optional cassette feeder unit which is detachably mounted on the apparatus body. The optional cassette feeder unit stores sheets and feeds sheets to the image forming section of the body. The image forming apparatus is provided with locking sections which engage with leg sections provided at the lower surface of the apparatus body in order to connect the body to the optional cassette feeder unit.

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